Saturday, November 7
Fargo, N.D.
7 p.m.
North Dakota State
15-7,7-5Summit League
3
vs
0
North Dakota
8-15,2-10Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 20 | 24 | 16 | 0 |
| North Dakota St. | 25 | 26 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Zachary Lucy
11/7/2026 9:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State volleyball team topped North Dakota in straight sets, 3-0, on Saturday night at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse in front of 1,188 fans.
With the win, the Bison improve to 15-7 (7-5 Summit) on the season and have won 17 of the last 19 matchups with North Dakota. NDSU has also won each of the last four meetings in straight sets. North Dakota drops to 8-15 (2-10 Summit) with the loss.
Lauren Jansen led the way with a match-high 16 kills to go along with four digs, four service aces and one block. The Plainfield, Ill., native notched a .333 hitting percentage on 36 total attempts. Sarah Pfiffner narrowly missed a double-double with 29 assists, nine digs and four service aces.
After North Dakota got off to a 7-3 start in set one, the Bison slowly pulled their way back with five straight points to steal the lead, 13-11, with an ace from Sadie Johnson. The two teams then traded points until the Bison closed the frame with five straight points, including three kills from Jansen to seal the 25-20 win.
Both teams worked through a match-high eight tie scores and three lead changes in the second set to find themselves locked, 20-20. After a kill from Arianna Blohm, the Fighting Hawks grabbed two quick points to steal a 22-21 lead with a solo block from Andrea Zaric. The Bison responded with a momentum-shifting 5-2 run capped off by a block from Emma Tallman and Allie Collins to win the frame, 26-24.
NDSU carried the energy over into the third set opening up a 10-6 advantage with a solo block from Collins. The Bison then assembled four straight points to increase the lead to 20-13 with another kill from Collins. NDSU held off North Dakota the rest of the way to win the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NDSU will be back in action at South Dakota on Thursday. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
With the win, the Bison improve to 15-7 (7-5 Summit) on the season and have won 17 of the last 19 matchups with North Dakota. NDSU has also won each of the last four meetings in straight sets. North Dakota drops to 8-15 (2-10 Summit) with the loss.
Lauren Jansen led the way with a match-high 16 kills to go along with four digs, four service aces and one block. The Plainfield, Ill., native notched a .333 hitting percentage on 36 total attempts. Sarah Pfiffner narrowly missed a double-double with 29 assists, nine digs and four service aces.
After North Dakota got off to a 7-3 start in set one, the Bison slowly pulled their way back with five straight points to steal the lead, 13-11, with an ace from Sadie Johnson. The two teams then traded points until the Bison closed the frame with five straight points, including three kills from Jansen to seal the 25-20 win.
Both teams worked through a match-high eight tie scores and three lead changes in the second set to find themselves locked, 20-20. After a kill from Arianna Blohm, the Fighting Hawks grabbed two quick points to steal a 22-21 lead with a solo block from Andrea Zaric. The Bison responded with a momentum-shifting 5-2 run capped off by a block from Emma Tallman and Allie Collins to win the frame, 26-24.
NDSU carried the energy over into the third set opening up a 10-6 advantage with a solo block from Collins. The Bison then assembled four straight points to increase the lead to 20-13 with another kill from Collins. NDSU held off North Dakota the rest of the way to win the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NDSU will be back in action at South Dakota on Thursday. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
Players Mentioned
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
/ Women's Volleyball
DS
/ Women's Volleyball
S
/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
UND
NDSU
Kills
37
42
Errors
17
16
Attempts
92
106
Hitting %
.217
.245
Points
51.0
60.0
Assists
33
41
Aces
4
10
Blocks
10
8
Game Leaders
Kills
16
Aces
4
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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