Ripon, Wis. -- The Sabercats' four-game win streak was reset last weekend after two five-set losses against Northland and Ripon. 

Arielle Henkel and Kiarra Henkel led the Sabercats through both matches, finishing with a total of 35 and 32 kills respectively on the day. Kiarra also set a few personal records against Northland, finishing with a career-high 22 kills and 23 digs. 

Both Emily Johnson and Arielle Henkel surpassed career milestones this weekend. Johnson is now at 1004 career digs, and A. Henkel has recorded 514 career kills.

OVERVIEW

• Results:
  • Maranatha 2-3 Northland (17-25, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23, 12-15)
  • Maranatha 2-3 Ripon (18-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-19, 10-15)
• Venue: Doc Weiske Memorial Gymnasium, Ripon College 
• Location: Ripon, Wis.
• Event: Red Hawks Invitational
• Records: MBU (12-11), NC (7-10) RC (7-16)

STORY (TO COME)

NORTHLAND -

RIPON - 

MBU Starters:

• Match 1: 3-Johnson, 9-Hinze, 16- Nason, 17-Wright, 21-A. Henkel, 20- Malmanger, 22-Miller (Libero)
• Match 2: 3-Johnson, 9-Hinze, 13-Swaffer, 17-Wright, 21-A. Henkel, 20-Malmanger, 22-Miller (Libero)

STATS (two matches combined)

• MBU: 110 K, 91 A, 173 DIGS, 20 SA, 9 BLKS
• Johnson: 69 A, 13 K, 33 DIGS, 4 SA
• A. Henkel: 35 K, 6 BLKS
• K. Henkel: 32 K, 32 DIGS, 2 BLKS 
  • 22 K*, 23 DIGS*
• Miller: 34 DIGS, 10 A, 12 SA
• Steuerwald: 8 K, 24 DIGS, 6 A, 4 SA
• Swaffer: 15 K, 5 DIGS, 2 BLKS
• Last Time: Maranatha fell to Northland 1-3 last season on September 17, 2022
• Last Time: Maranatha fell to Ripon 0-3 earlier this season on September 15, 2023
• Series: Maranatha now trails the all-time series against Northland 2-4
• Series: Maranatha now trails the all-time series against Ripon 1-5

*career-high

OPPONENT

• Northland competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (NCAA Dlll)
• Northland finished the 2022 season with an 11-13 record
• Ripon competes regionally in the Midwest Conference (NCAA Dlll)
• Ripon finished the 2022 season with a 5-21 record

NEXT

The Sabercats return to Watertown, Wis. where they will take on Faith on Thursday at 7 P.M. Follow all the action at mbusabercats.com/schedule.