Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 Minneapolis, Minnesota - North Central (MN) volleyball hosted the Minneapolis Invite Friday and Saturday at Clark-Danielson Gymnasium, opening with a major upset against Spurgeon before sweeping Maranatha Baptist University. This moves the Rams to a overall record of 4-3 (0-0 UMAC). 

NCU vs Spurgeon 
    North Central started the day with an impressive 3-1 victory over Spurgeon, battling back after dropping the opening set. The Rams refused to let the early setback define the match, fighting through two tightly contested sets and building momentum with a thrilling 26-24 win in the third set. With confidence on their side, the Rams carried that momentum into the fourth and final set, closing out the match in dominant fashion. After falling behind early, North Central showed resilience, composure, and determination to rally for a hard-fought victory.

NCU vs. Maranatha Baptist
    North Central closes Friday in dominant fashion, completing the doubleheader with a 3-0 sweep over Maranatha Baptist (25-19, 25-18, 25-22). The Rams came out battling in the opening set, fighting through five ties before finding their rhythm and pulling ahead. From there, North Central continued to apply pressure, maintaining control throughout the second and third sets to secure the sweep.
    Offensively, the Rams were firing on all cylinders, finishing with a commanding 30-15 advantage in kills. Gabbie Ruzek led the attack with an impressive 16 kills, while Abby Rhoades orchestrated the offense with 18 assists, adding 3 kills and 1 block of her own. The Rams also made their presence known defensively, combining for 9 aces and 69 digs to keep Maranatha Baptist from finding a rhythm. Strong serving, relentless defense, and a balanced offensive attack helped North Central finish the day with two victories and plenty of momentum.

NCU vs Kuyper

    On Saturday, the Rams returned for Day Two of the Minneapolis Invite and wasted no time making their presence known. North Central came out swinging, delivering a dominant 3-0 sweep with set scores of 25-12, 25-12, and 25-8.The Rams controlled the match from start to finish, combining a strong offensive attack with aggressive serving and steady defense. NCU finished the match with 18 kills, 28 aces, 15 assists, and 18 digs, showcasing the depth and energy that fueled their undefeated weekend.
    Autumn Kaczmarek led the Rams offensively with 6 kills, while Gabbie Ruzek and Jazzlyn Collier followed closely behind with 5 kills apiece. From the service line, Allina Mendoza delivered a standout performance, recording an impressive 10 aces along with 3 digs.With the quick sweep, the Rams closed out the Minneapolis Invite on a high note, completing the weekend undefeated. After three victories on Saturday and another dominant performance to finish the weekend, North Central left the tournament with plenty of momentum and confidence heading into their next match.

Up Next

The Rams hit the road next week as they take on Crown College on Friday, September 18. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. North Central will look to carry the momentum from its undefeated Minneapolis Invite weekend into the match up.