ABERDEEN, S.D. (uj.edu)— The University of Jamestown finished a four-game road trip with a sweep of Presentation (S.D.) College Tuesday, winning 25-15, 25-23, 25-14.
Tied at 11 in the first set, Jamestown took 10 of the next 11 points to build a commanding 21-12 lead. Three kills by Isabel Wedell (JR/Ellendale, N.D.) and three consecutive Presentation attack errors helped key the run.
In set two, UJ led by five points on three different occasions. WIth the score 17-12 in favor of the Jimmies, Presentation took advantage of four UJ attack errors during a 6-0 run to take an 18-17 lead. Jamestown was able to tie the set at 21, then finished off the Saints with kills from Ellie Michaletz (SO/Aitkin, Minn.) and Corina Ruud (SO/Breezy Point, Minn.).
Set three saw Jamestown down 8-7 early, but Wedell smashed home five of UJ’s next six kills, and the Jimmies scored six straight points and nine of the next 10 to surge ahead 16-10. After a UJ attack error ended the run, the Orange and Black took five consecutive points and a 21-11 lead.
Wedell finished with 12 kills, hitting .357 in 28 attempts. Kennedy Conzemius (SR/Breckenridge, Minn.) and Michaletz both had eight kills while hitting .333 and .389, respectively. Five Jimmies ended the match with at least five kills.
Jackie Meiklejohn (FR/Dickey, N.D.) passed out 22 assists and Miranda Lowman (JR/Mandan, N.D.) added 19. Julina Niemeier (SR/Jamestown, N.D.), named GPAC Defender of the Week earlier in the day, had a team-high 15 digs. Britta Knudson (JR/Bismarck, N.D.) had four total blocks, including two solo.
The Jimmies outhit the Saints .227-.065. While both teams made 17 attack errors, UJ had 44 kills to just 24 for Presentation.
The win moves Jamestown to 13-3 overall, while Presenation is now 9-6.
UJ returns home Friday to face Concordia (Neb.) and Midland (Neb.) on Saturday.
