FARGO, ND --The Denver volleyball team could not beat a dynamic Bison offense Saturday on the road losing to North Dakota State in three sets (22-25, 22-25, 24-26).

The loss dropped Denver's record to 8-10 overall and 7-3 in Summit action.

The Pioneers were led by a double-double from Cassie Davis, who registered 12 kills and 12 digs on the day. Molly Mirabelli also added seven kills to help the attack. On the defensive end, Gianna Bartalo chipped in for with 13 digs to go with three blocks from Briley Decker.

Game Notes

» Gianna Bartalo had a match-high three aces in the loss.
» Cassie Davis registered a double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs
» Cassie Davis had a team-high 12 kills.
» Denver got a team-high 13 digs from Gianna Bartalo.
» Denver attackers were helped by a team-high 32 assists from Briley Decker.

How It Happened

SET 1 | Despite an impressive serving effort, the Pioneers fell in set one 25-22. Denver recorded five aces in the set loss.

SET 2 | Denver then dropped the second set 25-22 to fall behind in the match two sets to none. The Pioneers fell in a back-and-forth set, losing in a stanza that featured four lead changes and was tied 11 times. Neither team led by more than four points along the way.

SET 3 | Denver could not win set three and was swept by North Dakota State. The Pioneers came up short in a back-and-forth battle, losing 26-24 in a set that featured two lead changes and was tied 14 times. Neither team had a lead of more than four points along the way.

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