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Gophers Advance; Tommies Season Ends at NCAA Volleyball Regional in Minneapolis
Minnesota dominated Fairfield with a .582 hitting percentage and eight service aces, allowing only 32 points to secure a straight-sets victory in the NCAA first round.
- At Maturi Pavilion on Friday, the Minnesota Gophers volleyball team defeated the Fairfield Stags volleyball team in straight sets, 25-12, 25-7, 25-13, advancing to the NCAA Tournament second round.
- Gophers head coach Keegan Cook said hosting the match and a packed Maturi Pavilion generated energy, while a full week of practice emphasized defensive eye work and transition volleyball.
- Statistically, Minnesota posted a.582 hitting percentage and produced eight service aces while Fairfield had one, out-blocking Fairfield 10-1.
- Celebrating milestones, Julia Hanson reached 1,000 career kills while Chloe Ng recorded her first NCAA Tournament service ace, and Coach Keegan Cook hopes the sweep leaves them fresher for Iowa State.
- By margin, Minnesota Gophers volleyball team allowed only 32 total points across three sets and used key runs, including a 14-2 stretch in Set 2 and a 5-0 run in Set 3, since their last NCAA Pav win in 2022.
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