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Box Score 2 McMurray University
HOW IT HAPPENED
Nebraska Wesleyan (1-0, 0-0 American Rivers) opened their season with a commanding 3-0 victory over McMurry (0-2, 0-0 SCAC) at the Maher Athletic Center in Irving, TX, on August 30th, 2024. The Prairie Wolves set the tone early, dominating the first set with a 25-13 win.
Addie Thomas led the charge, delivering four kills that overwhelmed the McMurry defense. The Prairie Wolves capitalized on McMurry's errors, maintaining a steady lead throughout the set.
In the second set, Nebraska Wesleyan continued their strong performance, winning 25-10. Thomas once again spearheaded the offense with seven powerful kills, while
Molly Ramirez contributed significantly. Ramirez finished the match with a .471 hitting percentage. The Prairie Wolves' defense also played a crucial role, with
Raegan Holle digging up McMurry's attacks, preventing any chance of a comeback. McMurry struggled to find their rhythm, committing several unforced errors that allowed Nebraska Wesleyan to control the set from start to finish.
The third and final set mirrored the previous ones, with Nebraska Wesleyan securing a 25-10 victory. Despite a slight dip in hitting percentage, the Prairie Wolves' consistency and teamwork shined. McMurry attempted to rally but was unable to match Nebraska Wesleyan's attack The match ended on a high note for the Prairie Wolves as they closed out the set on a 5-0 run.
Addie Thomas was the standout player of the match, recording a match-high 15 kills and contributing 11 digs. Her performance was complemented by
Molly Ramirez, who added 8 kills with an impressive .471 hitting percentage. Setter
Elecea Saathoff also had a strong showing with 20 assists and contributed defensively with 4 digs. On the defensive side,
Raegan Holle led the team with 17 digs. The Prairie Wolves finished with three blocks as a team.
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University of Dallas
HOW IT HAPPENED
Nebraska Wesleyan (2-0, 0-0) continued their strong start to the season with a dominant 3-0 victory over University of Dallas at the Maher Athletic Center on August 30, 2024. The Prairie Wolves came out strong in the first set, taking a 25-17 win. Nebraska Wesleyan's offense was led by
Delaney Ferguson and
Molly Ramirez, who delivered three kills each in the set, while their defense held firm against Dallas' attacks.
In the second set, Nebraska Wesleyan continued to assert their dominance, winning 25-15.
Addie Thomas shined with six kills in the set. The Prairie Wolf defense, anchored by
Raegan Holle, made it difficult for Dallas to find any momentum. Nebraska Wesleyan's serving also played a crucial role, with three aces helping to keep the pressure on Dallas. Freshman
Sydney Benson had two aces in the set.
Nebraska Wesleyan closed out the match with a decisive 25-11 victory in the third set. The team's relentless attack, led by Ferguson and
Aliah Clarke, left Dallas with little room to respond.
Elecea Saathoff orchestrated the offense effectively, finishing with 11 assists in the final set.The Prairie Wolves' defense remained seamless, rounding off a well-rounded team performance.
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UP NEXT
Nebraska Wesleyan will wrap up the Texas trip tomorrow with a 12:00 match against Shenandoah and a 2:00 match against UW-Superior. The contests will be played on the campus of Austin College.
