Jamestown, ND – The University of Jamestown Women's Volleyball team powered through a five-set marathon against the Bemidji State Beavers on Friday night, securing a thrilling home victory at the Harold Newman Arena. The Jimmies displayed impressive hitting efficiency and securing their second NSIC win of the season.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Jamestown 3, Bemidji State 2 (25-10, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9))
Records: Jamestown 7-8 | 2-6 NSIC Bemidji State 5-11 | 2-6 NSIC
Location: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, ND
Top Performers
• Addison Brooke: Led the team with 14 kills and was highly efficient with a .583 hitting percentage. She also contributed 6 total blocks (all assisted).
• Ava Mueller: Recorded 13 kills and delivered 2 service aces.
• Caroline Puetz: Recorded 10 kills on a strong .476 hitting percentage. She was the team's top blocker with 10 total blocks (1 solo, 9 assisted).
• Kyleigh Schopp: Was extremely efficient with 8 kills and a team-high .615 hitting percentage. She added 6 assisted blocks.
• Mia Hinsz: Anchored the back row defense, leading the team with 20 digs.
• Momoka Minamiya (#16): Contributed an equal 20 digs and recorded 2 service aces.
• Ava Bertsch: Directed the offense with a team-high 29 assists.
• Lily Bertsch: Added 21 assists and led the Jimmies with 5 service aces.
Key Moments and Match Highlights
Set 1 (25-10, UJ Win): The Jimmies opened the match with a remarkable offensive clinic, recording 13 kills with zero errors for a .565 hitting percentage. Early service aces from Ava Mueller and an immediate block from Addison Brooke and Caroline Puetz set the tone for the swift 25-10 win.
Set 2 (22-25, BSU Win): Set 2 (22-25, Beavers): The Jimmies secured a block early in the set when Kyleigh Schopp and Caroline Puetz teamed up for a block putting Jamestown up 9-6. The Beavers took a brief lead, but another key block by Caroline Puetz put the Jiimies up 21-20 late in the set. A bad set by Corbyn Menz gave the Beavers a point, and a kill by the Beavers later finished the set, giving the Beavers the 25-22 win.
Set 3 (23-25, BSU Win): The Jimmies started the set strong defensively, with a block by Caroline Puetz and Addison Brooke to tie the score at 3-3. Mid-set, Kyleigh Schopp and Addison Ertz combined for a block, drawing the Jimmies a larger lead at 8-5. Ava Mueller delivered a clutch kill late in the set (assisted by Lily Bertsch) to bring the score to 21-19. The Beavers and Jimmies battled but the Beavers were able to ouscore the Jimmies 3-1 to secure the 25-23 set.
Set 4 (25-22, UJ Win):Facing elimination, the Jimmies' offense returned to form with a .314 hitting percentage. A service ace from Lily Bertsch and a series of blocks involving Caroline Puetz and Kyleigh Schopp helped the Jimmies regain the momentum needed to win 25-22, tying the match and forcing the decisive fifth set.
Set 5: (15-9, UJ Win): The Jimmies' collective effort peaked in the fifth set, where they jumped out to a quick lead. Crucial kills from Ava Mueller and Addison Brooke, alongside a momentum-shifting block from Addison Brooke and Ava Mueller, fueled the surge. With a comfortable lead, kills from Kyleigh Schopp and Corbyn Menz sealed the 15-9 set victory, completing the thrilling five-set comeback for the Jimmies.
UP NEXT:
The Jimmies return home in Jamestown, N.D to face off against the #13 Minnesota Duluth University Bulldogs at the Harold Newman Arena Friday October 11, 2025 at 2:00 CST.
