North Dakota swept Oral Roberts 25-17, 25-22, 25-18 at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the University of North Dakota Athletics recap. The Fighting Hawks now turn to their Senior Day match against Kansas City at the same arena on Saturday at 11 a.m.
How It Went
The Hawks finished with 42 kills to Oral Roberts' 19, per BVM Sports. UND Athletics reported 12 service aces, tying a season high.
Sally Marong led the offense with 13 kills, BVM Sports reported. Haley Patton recorded her first collegiate double-double with 18 assists and 11 digs, and Kenya Prescott posted a career-best 18 digs, according to BVM Sports.
UND Athletics' recap said the Hawks have won their last 10 meetings with Oral Roberts, with UND now leading the all-time series 14-4.
The Season So Far
- UND is 8-13 overall and 2-8 in Summit League play, per BVM Sports.
- The Hawks also swept Oral Roberts on Oct. 3 for their first Summit League win, according to UND Athletics.
- BVM Sports headlined its recap that the sweep keeps North Dakota in playoff contention. It did not spell out the criteria, so check the Summit League site for the standings.
Next Up
- Opponent: Kansas City
- When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.
- Where: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks
- Senior Day: UND Athletics' match notes say the match honors the senior class: Skylar Darr, Olivia Edlund, Katie Paez, Lauren Perugini, Kenya Prescott and Andrea Zaric. Fans are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.
- History: Kansas City leads the all-time series 10-5, per UND's notes, and beat UND 27-25, 25-18, 25-19 on the road Oct. 1.
- Tickets and broadcast: Check fightinghawks.com.
