SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The first set kicked off with the Red Raiders and Saints exchanging early points, highlighted by a service ace from Bella Hommes.

Northwestern quickly countered with a kill from Stella Winterfeld, leveling the score.

Northwestern’s first lead of the night came off of a service error, putting the Raiders ahead 7-6.

Although Northwestern’s middle attack was on target through the early going, Aquinas found a way to gain their largest lead thus far, making it 14-11 on an ace.

Northwestern battled back thanks to the arm of Sidney Oostra, who had two-straight kills and a block to bring it back to a 14-14 deadlock.

Midway through the set, the momentum stayed with the Red Raiders thanks to a series of successful moves, including a block by Zavyr Metzger a

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