Jamestown, ND – The University of Jamestown Jimmies Women's Volleyball fell in straight sets to the No. 13 ranked Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at the Harold Newman Arena.The Jimmies struggled offensively through the first two sets but finished strong in the third.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Jamestown 0, Minnesota Duluth 3 (25-19, 25-20, 25-20)
Records: Jamestown 7-9 | 2-7 NSIC Minnesota Duluth 14-2 | 7-2 NSIC
Location: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, ND
Top Performers
• Ava Mueller (#15): Led the Jimmies in kills with 7 and hit .211.
• Corbyn Menz (#11): Recorded 6 kills and contributed 2 assisted blocks.
• Caroline Puetz(#7): Recorded 5 kills and led the team's blocking effort with 6 total blocks (1 solo, 5 assisted).
• Mya Foslien (#4): Was one of the most efficient hitters, tallying 6 kills on a .278 hitting percentage.
• Kyleigh Schopp (#21): Contributed heavily to the net defense with 5 assisted blocks.
• Ava Bertsch (#14): Orchestrated the offense with a team-high 17 assists and recorded 2 service aces.
• Momoka Minamiya (#16): Led the back row defense with 13 digs.
• Mia Hinsz (#8): Contributed 7 digs.
Key Moments and Match Highlights
• Set 1 (25-19, UMD Win): The Jimmies struggled early, hitting -.047. Early blocks by Caroline Puetz and Kyleigh Schopp earned the Jimmies points, but a stretch of attack errors allowed Minn. Duluth to pull away. A late ace from Ava Bertsch brought the score to 20-16, but the Bulldogs held on for the 25-19 win.
• Set 2 (25-20, UMD Win): This set was marked by 12 ties, the most of any set. The Jimmies defense was active, with blocks from Corbyn Menz and Addison Brooke, and Puetz and Schopp to help the Jimmies extend to a 15-13 lead. The Bulldogs responded but key kills by Corbyn Menz and Mya Foslien helped the Jimmies tie the match 17-17 and 18-18. However, a late attack error sealed the 25-20 win for the Bulldogs.
• Set 3 (25-20, UMD Win): The Jimmies had their best offensive performance in the third set, hitting .206 and recording 12 kills. Kills from Mya Foslien and Ava Mueller kept the set competitive. A service ace from Momoka Minamiya brought the Jimmies within four points, but the Bulldogs proved too strong, closing out the set 25-20 and completing the sweep.
UP NEXT:
The Jimmies return home in Jamestown, N.D to face off against the Minot State University Beavers at the Harold Newman Arena Thursday October 16, 2025 at 6:00 CST.
