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Source: North Park University Athletics - Official Athletics Website

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The North Park Women's Volleyball team closed the 2026 season Friday evening with a 3-0 loss to No. 16 Dubuque at the Stoltz Sports Center. The Spartans claimed the match by scores of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-18 to finish the regular season at 25-5, while North Park concluded its campaign at 9-19. Senior middle blocker Meg Rothermel led the Vikings with eight kills on a .412 hitting percentage while adding two solo blocks for a team-high 10 points. Junior outside hitter Maya Huelsman contributed six kills, senior setter Kendal Britton tallied 25 assists, and junior libero Xenia Gonzales paced the defense with 14 digs. Dubuque was led by Delainey Winkel and Halee Clare, who each recorded 11 kills. Alexis Kammerer directed the Spartan offense with 37 assists and three service aces. North Park battled throughout the opening set and erased a three-point deficit midway through the frame.

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