Concordia St. Paul Sweeps Minot State in Three Sets
The Golden Bears defeated the Beavers on Saturday afternoon at the MSU Dome.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Volleyball
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Concordia St. Paul secured a three-set sweep against Minot State University at the MSU Dome on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bears maintained their strong form by closing out the match 31-29, 25-18, and 25-16.
Why it matters
This victory strengthens the standing of Concordia St. Paul as they continue their competitive season in conference play. The match highlights the ability of the visiting team to recover from early deficits to maintain control throughout the afternoon.
Concordia St. Paul finished with set scores of 31-29, 25-18, and 25-16. Minot State held an early 6-3 advantage in the first set before the momentum shifted toward the visiting team.
The players
Concordia St. Paul
This university team competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and holds a 10-2 record in league play.
Minot State University
Based in Minot, North Dakota, this institution fields intercollegiate athletic programs, including the volleyball team that hosted the match at the MSU Dome.
The details
Despite Minot State holding an early 6-3 lead in the opening set, Concordia St. Paul overcame the gap to take the marathon first set in extra points. The Golden Bears continued their dominance in the following two sets, finishing the sweep without allowing the Beavers to force a fourth set.
Timeline
The match took place on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026.
Minot State is scheduled to play Minnesota State University Mankato on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result affects the conference standings within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The win keeps Concordia St. Paul positioned to contend for a top spot as the regular season schedule concludes.
The result solidifies a 10-2 conference record for Concordia St. Paul, placing pressure on other teams in the NSIC rankings. Minot State must now adjust its rotation before the upcoming match against Minnesota State University Mankato.
The takeaway
Maintaining composure after an early deficit proved vital for the visiting team in this hard-fought match. Teams often use these mid-season wins to build the rhythm necessary for navigating a competitive conference schedule.
What happens next
Minot State University is set to face Minnesota State University Mankato on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the Minot Volleyball section.
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