St. Cloud State Huskies Defeat UMary Marauders
The Huskies secured a victory over the Marauders during their latest matchup at home.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Volleyball
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The St. Cloud State Huskies earned a win against the UMary Marauders. The victory improves the Huskies record to 16-6 while the Marauders fall to 4-17.
Why it matters
This win keeps the Huskies competitive in their season standings as they continue to refine their defensive and offensive execution against conference opponents.
St. Cloud State held the Marauders to a negative .192 hitting percentage during the first set. Brynn Panek led the initial offensive charge with 4 kills in that opening set.
The players
St. Cloud State Huskies
This is a collegiate women's volleyball team representing St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
UMary Marauders
This is a collegiate women's volleyball team representing the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Brynn Panek
She is a member of the St. Cloud State Huskies volleyball team who contributed 4 kills in the first set of the match.
Dani Highum
She is a player for the UMary Marauders whose late-match misstrike ended the contest.
The details
The Huskies dominated the first set defensively, while Carlie Willis, Kinsey Mohwinkle, and Hannah Bruszkiewicz utilized blocks to control the second set. The match concluded on a misstrike by Dani Highum that went out of bounds.
Timeline
The St. Cloud State Huskies played the UMary Marauders on October 23, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win helps the Huskies maintain their position within the 2026 NSIC volleyball regular season standings. The result provides critical momentum as the team looks to solidify its conference ranking heading into the final stretch of play.
The win moves the Huskies to a 16-6 record, keeping them clear of the bottom tier of conference standings. Conversely, the loss forces the Marauders to 4-17, complicating their path for late-season tournament positioning.
The takeaway
Consistency in defensive blocking proved to be the difference-maker for the Huskies throughout the match. Fans should watch how these rotation adjustments impact the team as they face tougher competition in upcoming conference play.
Further reading
For more on the team's performance this year, visit the Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVSC 88.1 FM.
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