Kearney, Neb. - Junior Kelsey Werner had a career-high 15 kills, and three others had at least 10 kills, as the 4th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team beat Colorado School of Mines in four sets (-21, -9, 18-25, -18) Saturday afternoon at the Health & Sports Center.

The regular season finale for both teams, UNK improves to 31-1 and finishes 19-0 in the RMAC for the third time in school history. The Orediggers, who came into today second in the East Division, fall to 21-8 (13-6 RMAC).

Moment of the Match
UNK controlled the first two sets -- even having a perfect sideout effort (10 of 10) in the 2nd set -- but Mines used an 11-1 run to erase a 9-8 deficit and regain the momentum in the 3rd frame.

The Lopers jumped out to a 10-5 lead in the 4th set and back-to-back kills from Werner, who played more on the outside today instead of her usual right side spot, made it 19-14 and Mines was forced to use its second timeout.

Lopers of the Match
Werner (Jr., Grand Island) - 15 kills in 26 swings, .423 attack pct., 3 digs; previous career-high in kills was 13, set 2 years ago vs. Western New Mexico
Jeri Walkowiak (Jr., MH, Grand Island) - 14 kills in 21 swings, .571 attack pct., 2 digs, 1 solo block
Erica Burson (Sr., OH, Gretna) - 10 kills, 3 digs, 2 blocks
Nikki Scott (Sr., MH, Broken Bow) - 10 kills, 5 blocks

Opponent Notes
Jackie Stabell had a team-high 12 kills and 7 digs
Elizabeth Serra-Hsu and Kaity Edmiston each had 10 kills and combined for 6 blocks

Up Next
UNK hosts the RMAC Tournament this coming Thursday - Saturday. Brackets will be released by the RMAC Saturday night or Sunday morning