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MARSHALL, Minn. - Abbey Thissen hit .667 and finished with 16 kills on 21 attacks to lead No. 8 Southwest Minnesota State over the University of Mary in straight sets on Saturday, 25-14, 25-21, 25-9. The win was SMSU's 20th win of the season and marks the 11th consecutive season that the Mustangs have recorded 20 or more wins.

SMSU set a new season-high with a combined .427 hitting percentage - Thissen had a match-high 16 kills. She was the only athlete that finished the match with double-digit kill totals. Claire Sames followed with nine kills.

SMSU forced 17 Marauder errors and limited the offensive attack to the tune of a .036 hitting percentage.

SMSU improves to 20-6, 15-3 in the NSIC while U-Mary drops to 4-21, 1-17 in the NSIC.