Top-ranked Wayne State had little trouble with MSU Moorhead on Saturday, quickly dispatching the Dragons with a 25-15, 25-9, 25-16 win Saturday in Moorhead, Minn.
Wayne State cruised through the opening set as Taya Beller notched six kills and Maggie Brahmer added five to get the Wildcats rolling.
The Wildcats were on fire in the second set, hitting at a .538 cli with zero hitting errors and five ace serves. Kelsie Cada served three aces in a row at one point and recorded five kills to help Wayne State to a quick 2-0 lead.
In the final set, Cada and Beller both had four kills and Brooke Peitz put up a pair of service aces as the Wildcats finished off the Dragons.
Wayne State posted a .322 hitting percentage, recording 44 kills and just seven errors on 115 attacks. MSU Moorhead was held to a .117 percentage on 29 kills, 15 errors and 120 attempts. WSC held a 71-60 advantage on digs, 5-3 in blocks and 10-1 on service aces.
Beller posted 12 kills for Wayne State followed by Brahmer with 11. Cada had a double-double with 11 kills and 11 digs to go with three service aces. Setter Rachel Walker also had another double-double with 31 assists and 11 digs along with two aces. Jessie Brandl had a team-high 17 digs with Jordan McCormick adding 12 and sophomore Havyn Heinz 10.
The Wildcats (21-0, 11-0 NSIC) will be at home next weekend, hosting the University of Mary Friday at 6 p.m. and Minot State Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rice Auditorium.
