DICKINSON, N.D. — Dickinson State capped its home schedule with a 3-1 victory over Mayville State on Friday afternoon at Scott Gymnasium, earning a conference win on Senior Night for Taylor Fischer, Makyah Albrecht and Samantha Oase.

The Blue Hawks (12-13, 8-12 NSAA) won by set scores of 25-18, 25-18, 21-25, and 25-11. With the result, DSU split the season series with the Comets (5-18, 3-15 NSAA).

Aubrey Allison led all players with 14 kills and added five total blocks. Albrecht added 11 kills and seven digs, while Carmen Pallone hit .353 with eight kills and a team-high nine blocks. Setter Rylee Kogolshak finished with 39 assists and 13 digs.

Libero Geraldyne Fernandez anchored the defense with 23 digs and served two aces. Fischer tallied eight digs and two aces in her final home appearance, and Oase added three kills and seven blocks. Macie Wheeler contributed eight kills and six blocks to help DSU control the net.

The Blue Hawks built a mid-set lead in both the first and second frames to win 25-18 in each. Mayville State responded with a 25-21 win in the third, taking advantage of 10 DSU attack errors. In the fourth, Dickinson State surged ahead 17-6 behind strong serving from Fernandez and front-row pressure from Pallone and Allison, finishing the match with a dominant 25-11 set win.

"Proud of how the team was able to finish tonight," said head coach Stormy Siemion. "After losing the third set, it was great to see them play knowing they should win. I'm also so proud of this group of seniors. It's been a privilege to have them on this team."

Dickinson State out-blocked Mayville 19.0 to 10.0 and held the Comets to a -.023 hitting percentage. The Blue Hawks hit .099 and held statistical edges in digs (87-79) and service aces (6-3).

Prior to the match, Fischer, Albrecht and Oase were honored for their contributions to the program. All three seniors started and played key roles in the win.

Dickinson State concludes the regular season on the road next week at Rocky Mountain and RV Carroll College.