MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State (8-7) defeated the MSU Moorhead Dragons (4-11), 3-0, sweeping them in three sets. This marks the first victory at home for the Mavericks this season.

Minnesota State took down MSU Moorhead in each set, winning the first set 25-22 and the second 25-19. The Mavericks started out the first set hot, but Moorhead made a late push to keep the final set close. The Mavericks were able to close out the Dragons, 25-20.

It was a very balanced win offensively for the Mavericks. Toryn Richards led the team with 10 kills, and also added 10 digs. Sophie Tietz and Elizabeth Dille each had nine kills. Emily Kern was great all night; she had five blocks and seven kills with a hitting percentage of .600. Kiya Durant also had seven kills and four blocks. Tietz also had four blocks. Brooke Bolwerk and Makayla Snow combined for just under 40 assists. Ellie Kline led the Mavericks in digs with 15.

"A sweep against any team in this conference is a great match," said head coach Corey Phelps. "I wish we could have finished the final set the way we started it, but we turned a page and finished out the match."

Phelps made a note to highlight the team's difficult upcoming schedule. "This was a huge confidence boost heading into tomorrow. If we can play just a little bit stronger than what we did tonight, I feel very confident that we can win tomorrow, which will carry us for the next couple weeks of play."

Over the next two weeks, Minnesota State matches up against No. 1 ranked Wayne State, No. 11 Minnesota Duluth and No. 6 St. Cloud State over the next few weeks of play.

The Mavericks return to the Taylor Center tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. to take on the Wolves of Northern State (12-3) for the second match of homecoming weekend.