Cyclones Edge Mavericks in Four-Set Battle
AMES,IA – The Omaha Mavericks volleyball team fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the Iowa State cyclones in four sets (25-14,25-22,19-25,25-21) on Saturday.despite a strong effort, offensive struggles plagued both sides, with Omaha hitting.168 adn Iowa State managing a .226 hitting percentage.
Kali Jurgensmeier and Faith Venable led the Mavericks with 11 kills apiece. The team’s offensive rhythm clearly hinges on Jurgensmeier’s performance, and the Cyclones successfully disrupted her momentum, contributing to a challenging night for Omaha.
Iowa State dominated the first set, capitalizing on a .366 hitting percentage and a six-point run to secure a 25-14 victory. Omaha struggled to find it’s footing, with only eight points coming from prosperous kills.
The second set proved more competitive, as the Mavericks battled back from a 24-19 deficit, narrowing the gap to 24-22. However, Iowa State held on to take the set 25-22.
Omaha found renewed energy in the third set, leveraging multiple scoring runs and holding the cyclones to a mere .071 hitting percentage. This defensive pressure propelled the Mavericks to a 25-19 win, extending the match.
The fourth set showcased the best offensive performance from both teams.Omaha hit.278 while Iowa State responded with .298. Despite a strong start from the Cyclones, who quickly established an 8-1 lead, Omaha fought back to tie the score at 17. Ultimately, a decisive 6-2 run by Iowa State proved too much to overcome, sealing the match with a 25-21 victory.
Following the tournament, Faith Venable and outside hitter Morgan DeBow were recognized for their performances, earning All-Tournament Team honors. DeBow contributed 10 kills against the Cyclones,while Venable totaled 23 kills and 23 digs across the two matches.
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