Legends Volleyball Open the Season Strong at MCAC Crossover Tournament
The Legends women's volleyball team kicked off their 2025 season with an impressive showing at the MCAC Crossover Tournament, hosted by Anoka Ramsey Community College.
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Team Stats
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Western Technical College
| Game Statistics | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Western Technical College |
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| Hitting % | .111 | .007 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Digs | 59 | 69 |
| Aces | 9 | 5 |
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
| Game Statistics | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Minnesota State Community and Technical College |
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| Hitting % | .234 | -.047 |
| Blocks | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Digs | 44 | 41 |
| Aces | 14 | 5 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Alexandria Technical & Community College
| Game Statistics | Minnesota West Community & Technical College | Alexandria Technical & Community College |
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| Hitting % | .000 | .000 |
| Blocks | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| Digs | 51 | 0 |
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
| Game Statistics | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Anoka-Ramsey Community College |
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| Hitting % | .252 | .198 |
| Blocks | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Digs | 47 | 59 |
| Aces | 17 | 12 |
Tournament Results
The Legends demonstrated their offensive and defensive capabilities throughout the tournament, securing victories in three of their four matches:
- vs. Western Technical College: Won 3-1
- vs. M-State Fergus Falls: Won 3-0
- vs. Anoka Ramsey: Won 3-0
- vs. MN West: Lost 0-3
The team's only setback came against MN West, where they were swept in straight sets.
Individual Standouts
Offensive Leaders (vs. Western Technical College)
The Legends' attack was led by a balanced offensive effort against Western Tech:
- Jaci Domeier (Outside Hitter): 11 kills, 8 digs
- Alexis Nurmi (Middle Blocker): 10 kills
- Aspen Gentele (Opposite): 8 kills, 8 digs
Defensive and Setting Excellence
The back row and setting corps provided crucial support:
- Lilliana Rowe (Libero): 11 digs
- Maddy Stocker (Setter): 24 set assists
- Brielle Bitzan (Setter): 16 set assists
Looking Ahead
This opening tournament performance suggests the Legends have the depth and talent to compete at a high level this season. The team's ability to win matches in both sweep fashion and after dropping a set demonstrates versatility and mental toughness that will serve them well in conference play.
The strong debut from key players like Domeier, who contributed on both offense and defense, along with solid setting from the Stocker-Bitzan tandem, provides a promising foundation as the season progresses.