Thursday, November 12
Vermillion, S.D.
7 p.m.
North Dakota State
15-8,7-6Summit League
1
at
3
South Dakota
19-5,12-1Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota St. | 25 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Zachary Lucy
11/12/2026 9:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
VERMILLION, S.D. – The North Dakota State volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to South Dakota on Thursday night at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Lauren Jansen paced the Bison (15-8, 7-6 Summit) with a match-high 22 kills and eight digs. Sarah Pfiffner dished out 36 assists, passing the 30-assist mark for the 16th time this season. Rya Borer and Sadie Johnson both reached double-digit digs with 15 and 10, respectively.
The Bison started fast, opening up a 5-2 advantage in the first set following a block by Pfiffner and Arianna Blohm. The Coyotes (19-5, 12-1 Summit) fought back to tie the set up 10-10, but a 5-1 run that featured three Jansen kills brought the Bison back in front. NDSU controlled the rest of the set from there, holding off a late push by the Coyotes to take the set 25-23.
In the second set, both teams traded points four points before South Dakota raced out to a 15-8 lead. The Bison put together three consecutive kills after the media timeout, but the Coyotes held firm. South Dakota capped off the set with their seventh ace of the match, winning 25-18.
The Coyotes jumped out to a quick lead in the third, utilizing an 8-0 run to go up 20-8 following a solo block by Gabi Zachariasen. Audrey Nelson posted a solo block of her own and assisted on another with Morgan Bode to take the set, 25-13.
The Bison battled to a 5-5 tie early on in the fourth, but an 11-1 Coyotes run quickly shut the door. NDSU wasn't able to cut the deficit down any further and dropped the final frame, 25-15.
The Bison will conclude the regular season at South Dakota State on Saturday. The first serve is set for 1:00 p.m.
Lauren Jansen paced the Bison (15-8, 7-6 Summit) with a match-high 22 kills and eight digs. Sarah Pfiffner dished out 36 assists, passing the 30-assist mark for the 16th time this season. Rya Borer and Sadie Johnson both reached double-digit digs with 15 and 10, respectively.
The Bison started fast, opening up a 5-2 advantage in the first set following a block by Pfiffner and Arianna Blohm. The Coyotes (19-5, 12-1 Summit) fought back to tie the set up 10-10, but a 5-1 run that featured three Jansen kills brought the Bison back in front. NDSU controlled the rest of the set from there, holding off a late push by the Coyotes to take the set 25-23.
In the second set, both teams traded points four points before South Dakota raced out to a 15-8 lead. The Bison put together three consecutive kills after the media timeout, but the Coyotes held firm. South Dakota capped off the set with their seventh ace of the match, winning 25-18.
The Coyotes jumped out to a quick lead in the third, utilizing an 8-0 run to go up 20-8 following a solo block by Gabi Zachariasen. Audrey Nelson posted a solo block of her own and assisted on another with Morgan Bode to take the set, 25-13.
The Bison battled to a 5-5 tie early on in the fourth, but an 11-1 Coyotes run quickly shut the door. NDSU wasn't able to cut the deficit down any further and dropped the final frame, 25-15.
The Bison will conclude the regular season at South Dakota State on Saturday. The first serve is set for 1:00 p.m.
Players Mentioned
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
DS
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
/ Women's Volleyball
DS
/ Women's Volleyball
S
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
NDSU
SD
Kills
40
49
Errors
31
13
Attempts
146
121
Hitting %
.062
.298
Points
49.0
77.0
Assists
39
46
Aces
4
11
Blocks
5
17
Game Leaders
Kills
22
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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