August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. – The (RV) Dakota State (S.D.) volleyball team powered past William Penn (Iowa) in straight sets (25-14, 25-11, 25-13) Friday evening at the CNOS Fieldhouse, handing the WPU their first defeat of the season. The Trojans improved to 2-0 on the year with a balanced and efficient offensive attack, while limiting the Statesmen to just 15 kills.
Dakota State is one of the six Frontier Conference schools that are competing in the two-day Siouxland Invitational. The conference schools include DSU, Bismarck State (N.D.), Dickinson State (N.D.), Mayville State (N.D.), Rocky Mountain (Mont.), and Valley City State (N.D.).
Match Summary
Dakota State took control early, jumping out to a 7–0 lead in the first set and never looking back. The Trojans finished the night with a
.344 hitting percentage, highlighted by dominant second (.394) and third sets (.517). Their defense was just as sharp, holding William Penn to a
.013 hitting clip across three sets.
Key Performers – Dakota State
- Macey Wathen stuffed the stat sheet with 10 kills, 2 service aces, and 12.5 points, hitting .556 on the night.
- Sophie Tuttle posted a strong two-way effort with 10 kills, 12 digs, and 1 block, hitting .500.
- Lauryn Kloth and Tristyn Maras chipped in with 8 kills apiece, with Kloth hitting .538 and Maras adding 3 block assists.
- Maddi Langerock directed the offense brilliantly with 36 assists, 5 kills, and 6.0 total points.
- Defensively, Kate VanRooyan anchored the back row with a team-high 15 digs.
Team Notes
- Dakota State tallied 45 kills, 6 aces, and 5 blocks, outscoring William Penn 75–38 in total points.
- The Trojans dominated transition play, recording 41 digs compared to William Penn's 27.
- DSU had four players with 8+ kills in the sweep.
Looking Ahead
The Trojans will look to build on their 2–0 start as they continue their action in the Siouxland Invitational Saturday afternoon. DSU faces Doane (Neb.) at 1 p.m. and closes the tournament versus Bethany (Kan.) at 3:30 p.m.
