MSU eliminated from regional
WARRENSBURG, Mo. - Southwestern Oklahoma State defeated Minot State University 3-0 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Central Region women's soccer tournament.
The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (20-0-1) got a goal from Paige Doherty in the 17th minute, added another one before halftime and kept MSU's offense in check.
The fifth-seeded Beavers (15-4-1) put just five shots on goal, including three by junior forward Jamie Council.
"Bottom line is that is an undefeated (team) and they created problems for us that we haven't seen all year," MSU coach Jason Spain said in a press release. "They dribble very well and are quick. That's a good team."
MSU senior goalkeeper Marie Torres finished with seven saves.
The Bulldogs advance to play top-seeded Central Missouri on Sunday.
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Duluth rolls past Minot State
DULUTH, Minn. - The fifth-ranked Minnesota Duluth volleyball team made quick work of Minot State University on Friday, dispatching the Beavers 25-15, 25-14, 25-16 in 58 minutes.
All-American Kate Lange had a match-high 10 kills and setter Ashley Hinsch dished out 32 assists. The Bulldogs (26-3 overall, 17-2 Northern Sun) finished with a .400 hitting percentage.
MSU (6-23, 2-17) managed just 23 kills, including a team-high nine from freshman outside hitter Mallory Sall.
The Beavers conclude their season with a match at St. Cloud State University at 4 p.m. today.
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MHS stays alive with win
MANDAN - The Minot High School volleyball team defeated Mandan in five sets (20-25, 25-22, 15-25, 25-11, 15-8) Friday in a loser-out game of the West Region tournament.
Minot senior middle blocker Alex Bolinske finished with 10 kills and eight blocks - both match highs - to advance the seventh-seeded Majettes to a state-qualifying match.
After dropping the third set, Minot was one lost game away from the end of its season. But the Majettes dominated the fourth set to force - and eventually win - a fifth-set tiebreaker.
Mandan's Lexi Goldade led the Braves with nine kills and added four blocks.
The Majettes play fourth-seeded Bismarck High at 2 p.m. today at Mandan High School. The winner advances to the state tournament.
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Tauros win in shootout
AUSTIN, Minn. - Minot forward Jake O'Borsky scored twice and added an assist for the Minotauros (5-11-1), who defeated Austin 5-4 in a shootout Friday.
Tauros forward Steven Sherman beat Austin goaltender Nicholas Lehr for the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout.
Minot goaltender Tyler Parks made 33 saves to earn the victory.
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Beavers drop opener in Denver
DENVER - Metro State defeated the Minot State University men's basketball team 75-54 Friday in the season opener for both teams.
The fifth-ranked Roadrunners shot a blistering 52 percent from the field. Guard Mitch McCarron led the attack with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, and forward Jonathan Morse chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Beavers trailed by six points entering the second half.
MSU forward Chris East led the Beavers with 10 points and nine rebounds. MSU shot 31 percent from the field and 3-of-19 from 3-point range.
The Beavers play at No. 13 Colorado School of Mines at 8 tonight.
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