GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Bismarck State volleyball outlasted Providence (Mont.) 3-2 (15-25, 25-20, 25-16, 15-25, 15-12) on Thursday night in Great Falls, Mont., completing the season sweep of the Argonauts.
The win improves BSC to 10-12 overall and 8-9 in Frontier Conference play and extends its winning streak to two matches. Providence, which entered the match tied for second place in the Frontier standings and on a six-match winning streak, falls to 18-6 overall and 12-5 in the Frontier. The Mystics swept the season series after a 3-0 win on Sept. 18.
Set One: Argos Jump Out Early
Providence scored the first three points of the match, led 7-2 early and never trailed in the set. The Mystics pulled within 10-7, but the Argonauts scored three straight to go up 13-7 and later led 21-12 on three straight points. Providence closed out a 25-15 win and hit .216 in the set, while Bismarck State hit .025 with 10 kills and nine errors.
Set Two: Mystics Even It Up
The set was tied seven times with three lead changes. After a 6-6 tie, BSC scored three straight points on Aspen Roaldson's serve, including a Roaldson ace, to lead 9-6. Providence tied it at 11-11, but the Mystics scored six of the next seven points to lead 17-12 and went up 21-14. Aislyn Hogan's service ace closed out a 25-20 win. BSC hit .265 in the set to Providence's .167.
Set Three: Mystics Take Control
Bismarck State never trailed in the third set. After a 4-4 tie, the Mystics scored four of the next five points to lead 8-5 and later went up 13-8 and 17-10 after three straight points. BSC hit .417 in the set, with 16 kills and one error, and closed out a 25-16 win by winning the final four points, the last two on Providence attack errors.
Set Four: Argos Force a Fifth
The Mystics opened a 5-2 lead behind four straight points, including two aces by Brooklyn Sand, but Providence tied it at 7-7 and then scored seven straight points on Kyra Saiers' serve to lead 14-7. The Argonauts held off a late push, getting past 15-12 on the way to a 25-15 win to force a fifth set. BSC hit -.143 in the set (seven kills, 11 errors).
Set Five: Hogan's Serve Sparks the Finish
Trailing 5-4 after a back-and-forth start, Bismarck State scored six straight points on Hogan's serve, including two aces and two Providence attack errors blocked by McKenna Brendel and Ellie Baumstarck, to lead 10-5. Providence scored three straight to pull within 13-10, but Jordyn Rood and Reese Duchsherer kills finished off a 15-12 win.
Mystics Key Performers
- Jordyn Rossow highlighted the attack with 13 kills (her second most this season), hitting .250, and 2 block assists for 14.0 points
- Reese Duchsherer added 12 kills, an ace and 2 block assists for 14.0 points, plus 8 digs
- Ellie Baumstarck hit .375 with 8 kills and had 5 blocks (one solo, four assists) for 11.0 points
- McKenna Brendel contributed 8 kills and 2 block assists for 9.0 points
- Ashlee Stanger added 8 kills for 8.5 points
- Jordyn Rood had 4 kills and 5 blocks (two solo, three assists) for 7.5 points
- Aislyn Hogan ran the offense with 23 assists, 4 aces and 9 digs, while Aspen Roaldson added 23 assists, 2 aces and 10 digs
- Piper Harris paced the defense with a team-high 15 digs
- Brooklyn Sand had 2 aces
Game Notes
- Bismarck State's win snaps Providence's six-match winning streak
- The Mystics now even the all-time series with Providence, 2-2
- Bismarck State hit .153 as a team (54 kills, 30 errors, 157 attempts). Providence hit .193 (52 kills, 24 errors, 145 attempts)
- The Mystics out-aced the Argos 10-6, and both teams finished with 10.0 team blocks. Providence out-dug BSC 70-58
- The Mystics improve to 2-6 on the road this season
Looking Ahead
The Mystics continue the road stretch Friday, then close the regular season with a home weekend:
- Friday, Oct. 23 -- at MSU-Northern - 8 p.m. CT // 7 p.m. MT // Havre, Mont. 8-14, 4-12 Frontier (10th), lost to BSC 3-0 in previous meeting
- Friday, Oct. 30 -- vs. Valley City State - 6 p.m. // Bavendick Center. 8-15, 6-10 Frontier (8th), defeated BSC 3-2 in previous meeting
- Saturday, Oct. 31 -- vs. Mayville State - 2 p.m. // Bavendick Center (Graduate/Senior Day). 2-19, 2-14 Frontier (T-11th), defeated BSC 3-1 in previous meeting
- Thursday, Nov. 5 -- at Carroll (Mont.) - 7 p.m. CT // 6 p.m. MT // Helena, Mont. 14-9, 9-7 Frontier (6th), lost to BSC 3-0 in previous meeting
- Friday, Nov. 6 -- at Rocky Mountain (Mont.) - 7 p.m. CT // 6 p.m. MT // Billings, Mont. 4-16, 2-14 Frontier (T-11th), lost to BSC 3-1 in previous meeting
The eight-team Frontier Conference Tournament begins with quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Helena, Mont.
See the volleyball schedule for more information on how to watch, follow and attend the upcoming matches.
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