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Top-Seeded Kansas City Set for Semifinal Showdown
11/20/2023 7:45:00 AM | Volleyball
THE ROOS TAKE ON NO. 5 NORTH DAKOTA STATE AT 7 P.M TODAY
 Kansas City Notes
North Dakota State Notes
- After sweeping St. Thomas in three sets, Kansas City claimed a stake in the Summit League title. Now positioned as the top seed, they are ready to enter the postseason championships, facing North Dakota State on Monday at 7 p.m.
- In the most recent matchup between Kansas City and North Dakota State, the Roos secured a decisive 3-0 victory, with Carly Gillen contributing 10 kills and 3 blocks, making up a significant portion of the five blocks achieved by Kansas City. Gillen's efforts played a key role in limiting the Bisons to a .174 hitting average.
- Kaia Dunford and Blair Taylor showcased their prowess at the service line, each collecting two aces in the encounter against North Dakota State.
- Facing the Tommies, the Roos emerged with a 3-0 win, where Carly Gillen played a pivotal role. Gillen's contribution included 11 kills and involvement in 4 out of Kansas City's 7 blocks. St. Thomas struggled with a .141 hitting average compared to the Roos' .214, with Gillen leading the charge in offensive performance, followed by Warren's 9 kills.
- Kansas City's Head Coach, Posey, earned the Coach of the Year title after guiding a team predicted to be a 7th seed to finish as the No. 1 team in the league. The Roos boast an 21-7 overall record, including a 12-4 performance in the league.
- Three Roos earned spots on the All-League Team, including Leah Green, who was awarded Defensive Player of the Year for her outstanding performance as the team's standout libero. Green led in digs per set and displayed an impressive .955 serve-receive percentage.
- Alongside Green, Sydney Henry and Odyssey Warren earned First Team All-League distinctions, while Gillen and Dunford were named to the Honorable Mention team.
North Dakota State Notes
- North Dakota State and Kansas City are set to face each other for the 25th time in program history. North Dakota State currently holds the advantage with 18 wins to Kansas City's 6 The most recent encounters in the current season resulted in a split, with each team securing a win in the last two matches.
- The most recent win for North Dakota State was a revenge sweep against the Bisons, who had previously defeated Kansas City 3-0 in a match held in Kansas City on October 16. This victory marked a significant turnaround for North Dakota State.
- In the Summit League semi-finals, the Bisons secured a 3-2 victory against No. 4 South Dakota, eliminating South Dakota for the first time since 2012.
- Senior Kelley Johnson stands out as the best setter in the league, ranking 33rd nationally. Johnson boasts an impressive average of 10.36 assists per set.
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