Volleyball Close Regular Season With Road Test at UND and NDSU

Kansas City Notes:

Kansas City most recently faced St. Thomas in a competitive three-set match, where the Roos showcased their offensive potential with a .310 hitting percentage in the third set.
The Roos delivered a strong performance in their road win against Denver, highlighted by 14 team blocks and 13 service aces. Maria Eduarda Motta's season-high five aces played a pivotal role in the team's success.
Kaia Dunford, named Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week, has been a consistent force for Kansas City. She leads the team with 325 kills this season, including a 21 kills against Denver, where she hit .409 and added eight digs.
Setter Sydney Henry has been a key playmaker for the Roos, recording 46 assists in the Denver win and 32 assists against St. Thomas. She has facilitated Kansas City's offense all season, helping maintain competitive hitting percentages across matches.

North Dakota Notes:

In their previous encounter on September 28, Kansas City defeated North Dakota in four sets. The Roos prevented the Fighting Hawks from forcing a fifth set outhit .265-.211 by the Fighting Hawks
North Dakota has tallied six or more service aces in 10 matches this season, winning seven of those contests. Sophomore Lauren Perugini contributed three aces in the team's recent match against Denver, showcasing her reliability at the service line.
Senior Jarolin de los Santos Lugo is approaching a major achievement, needing just 13 blocks and two aces to become the first player in North Dakota's Division I history to reach 100 total blocks and 30 aces in a single season.
Junior libero Izzie McCormick continues to lead North Dakota's defensive efforts, ranking fourth in the Summit League with 322 digs this season. Her consistency in the backcourt has been crucial for the Fighting Hawks.

North Dakota State Notes:

In their first meeting of the season on October 10, North Dakota State and Kansas City went head-to-head in a competitive five-set match. The Bison came away with the win, but Kansas City took two sets and remained in contention throughout, setting the stage for an exciting rematch.
Logan O'Brien remains a defensive standout for North Dakota State, leading the team with 22 digs against South Dakota State and recording nine matches this season with at least 20 digs.
Alexis Boling has been a key offensive force for the Bison, contributing 13 kills against South Dakota and seven kills with a .357 hitting percentage in their matchup against South Dakota State.
The Bison's blocking game continues to be a strength, with Arianna Blohm registering five blocks in the match against South Dakota. She also added nine kills, showcasing her versatility at the net.

Omaha Notes:

The Roos and Mavericks last met on October 22, with Omaha earning the victory. Kansas City aims to break Omaha's three-match winning streak in their next matchup.
McKenna Ruch led Omaha with 20.5 points in their win over Oral Roberts, contributing 10 kills and eight blocks while maintaining her position as a central figure at the net.
Omaha's defensive consistency has been highlighted by Erica Fava and Kenedy Schaecher, who each logged seven digs against Oral Roberts, helping the Mavericks limit their opponent's offensive momentum.
The Mavericks have been effective offensively, hitting .277 as a team against Oral Roberts and .311 in the first set against St. Thomas, combining strong attacking and blocking to maintain control.

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