ST. PETER, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris volleyball team (4-8) was defeated by Gustavus (7-6) in three sets (25-14, 25-17, 25-19) Tuesday night.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cougars were unable to overcome a 17-10 deficit in the first set as the Gusties took the opener, 25-14.  

• UMN Morris kept it close late in the second set at 18-16, but Gustavus scored seven of the last eight points en route to the 25-17 victory.  

• The third set saw Gustavus use a late 9-2 run to capture the 25-19 win and complete the sweep over the Cougars.

NOTABLES

• Layne Herrmann had a game-high 26 assists and recorded six digs.

• Alyssa Ukestad tallied 12 digs to lead the Cougars.

• Tori Everson, Morgan Miller and Brenna Tinjum led the Cougars with six kills apiece.

• Everson and Tinjum each recorded an ace.

UP NEXT
The Cougars are back home at the Cougar Sports Center on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. against Concordia.