KANSAS CITY, Mo. – South Dakota State women’s volleyball battled until the end Monday evening, but fell short to Kansas City, 3-2 (31-29, 17-25, 25-19, 18-25, 16-18).
The Jackrabbits, who fell to 2-7 overall and 2-6 in Summit League play, hit .225 in the match compared to the Roos at .223. Additionally, State held a 12-9 advantage in blocks.
Crystal Burk recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 14 digs. Akeela Jefferson tied a career-high of 12 kills, while Hailee Blau tallied 11. Tori Thompson led the squad with a career-best seven blocks and added 11 kills. Carly Wedel dished 47 assists and tallied a career-high six blocks. Sydney Andrews and Blau added five and three blocks, respectively. Tatum Pickar recorded a career-best 30 digs for the Jackrabbits.
South Dakota State is now 11-10 all-time against Kansas City. As a team, the Jackrabbits recorded a season-high 12 blocks. State tallied five blocks in the fifth set alone
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South Dakota State will return home to host South Dakota, Sunday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. and Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m.
