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NMU SportsThursday, November 12

NMU volleyball sweeps Saginaw Valley State and moves on to the GLIAC semifinals

The Daily Marquette teamFrom Thursday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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The Wildcats swept Saginaw Valley State in the Quarterfinals Wednesday night. They jumped to a 6-0 lead in the opener, which they won 25-15, and put the match away with a 7-0 run in the third set.

NMU out-hit and out-served Saginaw Valley State

36Kills25
9Service aces4
0.258Attack percentage0.091

Source: WZMQ 19 News

“Tonight was a huge win against an incredibly talented and experienced team.”

Lauren Van Remortel

Sophomore outside hitter Kaylie McIntosh had kills in that fast start. In a profile of life as an NMU student-athlete, she called her team "one big family" and said Sundays are a complete rest day.

  • Semifinal: Fri., Nov. 13, hosted by No. 1 Ferris State; time TBA
  • Opponent: No. 2 Grand Valley State, which swept NMU twice
  • Top hitter: KC Fortune, with 12 kills

Fortune, Barlow and Bartels powered the sweep

12
kills for KC Fortune, the only player in double figures
30
assists for Allie Barlow
4
straight aces for Sydney Bartels in the 7-0 run

Source: WZMQ 19 News

Sources: WZMQ 19 News, The North Wind

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