Potthoff Leads Raiders to a Sweep with 33 Assists

Fremont, Nebraska- The match started with the Eagles taking an early lead, but the Raiders quickly responded. Stella Winterfeld, supported by Nyah Potthoff's setting, fired multiple kills, contributing significantly to the Red Raiders' scoring. A key moment occurred when Potthoff delivered back-to-back service aces, helping the Raiders extend their lead to 9-2. OKWU attempted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 19-15, but the Raiders maintained their composure. The set concluded with the Red Raiders capitalizing on an opponent's setting error to secure a 25-18 victory.

Northwestern secured the second set with a 25-20 victory against the Eagles, continuing its momentum. Winterfeld led the charge with several key kills, including a critical point at 20-17. Potthoff played a pivotal role in facilitating the attack, providing multiple assists, including one to Aubree Shields that brought the score to 19-16. OKWU attempted to rally, with Andy Santa Cruz delivering multiple kills, but errors proved costly. The set concluded with a decisive kill by Maddy Sampson, assisted by Potthoff, sealing the win for the Raiders.

The Red Raiders secured a 25-19 victory in the third set against OKWU, concluding the match decisively. Northwestern built momentum early with a series of successful plays, including a kill by Winterfeld, assisted by Potthoff, tying the score at 1-1. Potthoff continued to orchestrate the offense effectively, contributing multiple assists, including key kills by Sampson and Shields. The Eagles attempted to rally with contributions from Emma Stubbs and Iva Mrkaic, but the Raiders' defense, highlighted by blocks from Aubrey De Groot, stifled their advances. The final point was delivered by Shields, sealing the set and match for Northwestern.
GAME NOTES

Nyah Potthoff tallied 33 assists while adding 3 service aces and 1 solo block.
Stella Winterfeld led the offense with 14 kills.
Aubree Shields added 10 kills while posting a .625 hitting percentage.
Halie Kepelke led the team with 5 blocks in the match.

Up Next: The Raiders will take on #14 ranked St. Thomas University out of Florida on August 28, at 5:30 P.M. in Fremont, Nebraska on the campus of Midland University.

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Players Mentioned

#23 Aubrey De Groot: OPP; 6' 1"; Senior

#2 Nyah Potthoff: S; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#8 Maddy Sampson: MH; 6' 1"; Junior

#5 Stella Winterfeld: OH; 5' 9"; Senior

#10 Aubree Shields: OH/OPP; 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#23 Aubrey De Groot
: 6' 1"; Senior
: OPP

#2 Nyah Potthoff
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: S

#8 Maddy Sampson
: 6' 1"; Junior
: MH

#5 Stella Winterfeld
: 5' 9"; Senior
: OH

#10 Aubree Shields
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: OH/OPP