Winona State defeats Sioux Falls in straight sets in NSIC opener

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Winona State defeats Sioux Falls in straight sets in NSIC opener
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Winona State opened its Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference volleyball schedule with a 3-0 victory against Sioux Falls on Friday night at McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors secured the win with set scores of 27-25, 25-22, and 25-20. Sioux Falls stayed competitive throughout the match, holding set points in the opening frame before Winona State closed on a three-point run. Bre Van Den Top led the Cougars with nine kills, while Hollie Peterson recorded 27 assists. The loss drops Sioux Falls to 4-5 overall and 0-1 in conference play, while Winona State improves to 2-5 overall. Sioux Falls travels to play #5 Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday.

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  • Winona State won in straight sets with scores of 27-25, 25-22, and 25-20.
  • Bre Van Den Top led the Sioux Falls attack with nine kills.
  • Sioux Falls moves to 0-1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play.
  • The match featured 16 ties and six lead changes.
  • Sioux Falls plays #5 Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday at the Gangelhoff Center.
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WINONA, Minn. (USF) – USF volleyball opened Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play Friday night with a 3-0 loss to Winona State inside McCown Gymnasium. The Cougars battled throughout the night, including a back-and-forth opening set that went beyond 25 points, but the Warriors came away with the 27-25, 25-22, 25-20 victory. Sioux Falls moves to 4-5 […]

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