WINONA, Minn. - After a perfect first day at the Ground Round Sugar Loaf Classic at Saint Mary's University, the Minnesota Morris volleyball team took one of two matches on Saturday to end the weekend with three wins in four contests.

After losing their first match on Saturday to Luther College, the Cougars bounced back nicely to take down Ripon College in straight sets.

The Cougars were able to handle Ripon with relative ease, 25-14, 25-20, 25-12. Six different Cougars recorded kills led by Morgan Miller, Rachel Mathias, and Marissa Ekness who each recorded nine. Katie Reitsma led with 16 digs and Layne Herrmann totaled 28 assists.

Minnesota Morris (3-1) returns to Morris for their home opener Tuesday night against Bethel at 7:30 p.m. at the PE Center.