The Roseau Rams picked up their tenth win of the season at home Tuesday, as they survived a torrent comeback from the Fosston Greyhounds winning 3-2. The Rams controlled the first two sets. Although Fosston battled, the Rams kept them at arms length and took over late in the sets. That all changed in set three. Despite Roseau jumping out to and early lead, the Greyhounds grabbed the momentum and held it. Seldom did they trail in sets three and four. Set five was the most competitive of the match, lead change after lead change the teams went back and forth. However, the Rams grabbed the momentum late. Roseau went on a run and scored the last six points of the much to survive and claim their tenth win.

The Rams looked like the better team early on. They were crisper and cleaner, and the front row led by Maryn Byfuglien and Audrey Hayden played a massive factor. Byfuglien who led the team with 15 kills was gave the Rams offense firepower while being set up by Hayden who recorded her 1,000 career assist as just a sophomore. Evy Thingvold and Clara Baumgartner were also factors on offense recording 10 kills each while Alivah Mather provided the defense upfront finishing the match with three blocks. Although Fosston was never out of the picture, Roseau never let them pick up steam as the Greyhounds led just once in the first two sets as the Rams jumped out in front with wins of 25-17 and 25-16.

The Rams had all the momentum and a chance to sweep in set three. It didn’t start any different as Roseau jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. However, Fosston turned the tables. Finally able to draw level and take a led for the first time since set one, they kept the pressure up. Led Brielle Duppong, the Greyhounds kept Roseau at arms length for almost all of set three winning 25-17. That seemed to carry over into set four as Fosston got out to a 5-0 lead and didn’t look back capturing the set 25-16. Not only did they survive with their backs against the wall, they thrived.

Set five was the most competitive of the match. Racing to 15, it went back and forth and had numerous lead changes as neither side seemed able to get the upper hand. However, the Rams found the momentum when it mattered most. After leveling the game at 11, the Rams scored the final four points of the game. Defensively, Aubrey Eeg and Greta Hedlund played a big role not only in set five but throughout the match. The two were also effective at the service line finishing with two and three aces respectively. Despite giving up a 2-0 lead, the Rams ability to handle adversity while staying calm and collected shown through.

Eeg knows a win against a tough team like Fosston adds confidence moving forward.

Hayden who collected her 1,000 career assist credited her teammate for allowing her to accomplish the feat.

Coach Becky Hayden gave a lot of credit to the senior leadership.

Although pleased with the comeback, Fosston head coach Meghan Palubicki knew that the start cost them.

The rams moved to 10-4-2 on the season with the win and will have some practice time throughout the rest of the week before return to action next Tuesday at home against Warroad. Meanwhil, Fosston will be back at it Thursday with another road matchup against Ada-Borup-West.