FARGO, ND --The Denver volleyball team could not overcome a dynamic Bison offense, Thursday, on the road, falling to North Dakota State in straight sets (17-25, 18-25, 12-25).

The loss dropped Denver's record to 5-8 overall and 0-3 in Summit action.

Cassie Davis finished with nine kills on the day to lead the Pioneers offense. DU got seven digs from Alayna Finucan to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Briley Decker had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Cassie Davis had a team-high nine kills for Denver.
» Denver got a team-high seven digs from Alayna Finucan.
» Denver attackers were helped by a team-high 15 assists from Briley Decker.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pioneers found themselves in an early deficit, dropping a tough first set 25-17. Denver trailed by as many as nine points as North Dakota State never gave up the lead in a set that was tied up zero times before the Bison took control.

SET 2 | Denver fell in set two 25-18, digging a 2-0 deficit in the match. Denver trailed by as many as seven points as North Dakota State grabbed the advantage for good at 9-8 in a set that was tied up two times before the Bison took over the lead.

SET 3 | Denver couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. The Pioneers lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before falling in the set 25-12.

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