SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball dropped its third straight decision as No. 13 Winona State University handed the Screaming Eagles a 25-12, 25-16, 25-16 setback Saturday morning at the Augustana Invitational.
 
Winona State (8-0) used fast starts in both the first and second sets to establish control of the contest. The Warriors, who hit .452 in the opener, jumped out to an 8-1 lead in set one as they cruised to the 13-point win. They scored the first seven points of the second set en route to the nine-point win.
 
The Eagles (4-3) stood toe-to-toe with the Warriors early in the third set as they grabbed a 12-10 lead. Winona State, however, won eight of the next nine rallies to go up 18-13 and take the wind out of USI's sails.
 
USI was held to a .071 attacking percentage, while Winona State hit .344 for the match and had seven aces.
 
Freshman outside hitter Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) had seven kills to lead USI, while senior middle hitter Amy Zwissler (Bloomington, Indiana) added six kills. Freshman right side hitter Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois) added five kills and a .308 attacking percentage, while junior libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) finished with 11 digs.
 
The Eagles conclude the Augustana Invitational today at 3:30 p.m. when they take on Chadron State College. USI opens Great Lakes Valley Conference play Friday at 7 p.m. when it hosts William Jewell College.