NDSU uses late runs to sweep UND

GRAND FORKS — After dropping the first set against North Dakota State, UND was tied 21-21 in the second set. The Bison pulled away. They scored four consecutive points, closing out the set on a service ace by freshman Morgan Engel. NDSU pulled away again in the third set — this time near the midway point — to secure a 3-0 win by scores of 25-22, 25-21 and 25-14 Saturday afternoon at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. UND senior Olivia Edlund rises to hit the ball against North Dakota State on Oct. 10, 2026, at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. UND Athletics The Fighting Hawks fell to 7-9 and 1-4 in Summit League play. North Dakota State improved to 11-4 with a 3-2 record in the conference. Senior Lauren Jansen, junior Zoe John and senior Arianna Blohm each finished with at least 10 kills for the Bison. Jansen led the way with 17 kills. John and Blohm collected 11 and 10, respectively. Sophomore Sarah Pfiffner guided NDSU's attack, racking up a te