{
  "id": 11802437,
  "title": "USD volleyball downs Omaha for second straight sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/usd-volleyball-downs-omaha-for-second-straight-sweep",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usd-volleyball-downs-omaha-second-001247519.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Dakota's volleyball team secured their second consecutive road sweep victory, triumphing over Omaha with a 3-0 scoreline in a match played at Baxter Arena. Lauren Medeck led the attack with an impressive 10 kills, while Morgan Bode added eight kills of her own, resulting in a team hitting percentage of .282, marking the second-highest in the season. The Coyotes also posted the second-most kills in a three-set match. Medeck and Sierra Pokharel each contributed 13 digs. Avery Van Hook contributed 33 assists, along with three kills and five digs. The Mavericks started strong with a 5-1 lead, but USD capitalized on a 5-1 run to tie the set at 10-10. USD continued to build momentum with a 7-2 run, leading 17-13. Omaha fought back to tie the set at 22, but a strong block from Audrey Nelson and Amanda Loschen gave USD a 25-22 lead in set one. In set two, USD continued their dominance, winning 25-18, with Bode hitting four kills on errorless swings. The trio of Nelson, Medeck, and Bode scored four kills each, while USD executed four separate 3-0 runs in the set. Set three saw USD dominate with a .314 hitting percentage, compared to Omaha's .044, as Loschen, Gabi Zachariasen, and Medeck combined for 13 kills on 25 swings. USD sealed the 3-0 match victory with a 25-13 score in the final set. This victory moves South Dakota to a 9-5 season record, 2-1 in the Summit League, and 4-1 on the road. The Coyotes will return to the Sanford Coyote Sports Center next week for a pair of matches against Oral Roberts on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m.",
  "summary": "OMAHA, Neb. (USD) – The South Dakota volleyball team picked up its second straight road sweep with a 3-0 win over Omaha Saturday afternoon at Baxter Arena. The Coyotes featured a balanced attack with five players putting away six or more kills, led by Lauren Medeck’s 10. Of the five Yotes, four had a .300 or better […]",
  "key_points": [
    "USD volleyball sweeps Omaha 3-0 at Baxter Arena.",
    "Lauren Medeck leads with 10 kills, Morgan Bode with 8.",
    "USD moves to 9-5 season record, 4-1 on road."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This victory solidifies South Dakota's strong away performance, moving them to 4-1 on the road and 2-1 in the Summit League, as they look to build on their momentum at home next week.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}