Jamestown, N.D – The University of Jamestown Jimmies Women's Volleyball Team lost a four-set battle to #16 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Saturday afternoon at the Harold Newman Arena. The Jimmies showed resilience, fighting for a Set 2 victory, but ultimately fell to the Mustangs. 

GAME INFORMATION
SCORE: Jamestown 1, Southwest Minn. St. 3 (15-25, 26-24, 17-25, 20-25)
RECORDS: Jamestown 9-16, 4-14 NSIC | Southwest Minn. St. 19-6, 12-6 NSIC
LOCATION: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, N.D.

TOP PERFORMERS

• Addison Brooke (#20): Led the team in kills with 13 and recorded 4 total blocks (1 solo, 3 assisted).

• Gracie Adamson (#12): Contributed 11 kills and added 1 assisted block.

• Ava Mueller (#15): Recorded 8 kills and 1 assisted block.

• Kyleigh Schopp (#21): Was a major force at the net with a team-high 3 total blocks (2 solo, 1 assisted) and contributed 2 service aces.

• Lily Bertsch (#13): Led the setting effort with 21 assists and served 2 aces.

• Ava Bertsch (#14): Contributed 14 assists.

• Sophie Ketterling (#1): Led the team in digs with 20.

• Mia Hinsz (#8): Added 12 digs and 1 service ace.

• Momoka Minamiya (#16): Contributed 12 digs and 1 service ace.

KEY MOMENTS AND MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• Set 1 (25-15, SMSU WIN): The Mustangs took control early, with a 7-point run extending their lead to 14-8. The Jimmies struggled offensively, hitting 0.097 as the Mustangs won 25-15.

• Set 2 (26-24, UJ WIN): This was the Jimmies' best set, highlighted by a dominant serving game that included 3 aces, helping them tie the set late. They rallied from a 17-13 deficit, fueled by a block from Caroline Puetz and Kyleigh Schopp. It was a back and forth battle for the teams until a kill from Ava Mueller followed by an attack error from the Mustangs secured the 26-24 victory for the Jimmies, tying the match at 1-1.

• Set 3 (25-17, SMSU WIN): The Mustangs regained their momentum, limiting the Jimmies to a 0.147 hitting percentage. Despite 3 total blocks from the Jimmies in the set, the Mustangs controlled the scoring, winning 25-17.

• Set 4 (25-20, SMSU MATCH WIN): The set was close early, tied at 9-9 after an ace from Kyleigh Schopp. However, five hitting errors later in the set hindered the Jimmies' offense, and the Mustangs pulled away for a 25-20 victory to secure the match win (3-1).

UP NEXT: 

The Jimmies finish their season on a road trip; up first against the #5 Wayne State College (Neb.) Wildcats, Friday November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM CST.