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Box Score

SOMERS, Wis. (Sept. 17, 2013)-- Rallying from an early deficit and stepping up when it mattered most, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside downed Northern Michigan University in a five-set non-conference thriller, 3-2 (20-25, 25-16, 25-22, 19-25, 19-17), inside DeSimone Gymnasium on Tuesday.

The Rangers (6-3) looked to be in control of the decisive fifth set, staking a 3-0 advantage but the pesky Wildcats (6-3) hung tough, crawling back from a 10-4 hole to knot the set at 12 apiece, forcing a UW-Parkside timeout. The squads traded points before a Lauren Hickson kill and a NMU attack error sealed the set 19-17 in favor of the home side, giving UW-Parkside the match.

Northern Michigan tallied seven of the final nine points in the opening set to secure the 25-20 decision. In set two, the Rangers never trailed, netting the 25-16 win before weathering a late rally to secure the third set 25-22. The Wildcats led wire-to-wire in set four, claiming the 25-19 win to force a winner take all fifth set.

Rebecca Roembke led the Rangers on the attack, collecting 12 kills and four service aces while Makenzie Fahnestock and Ryann Arundel contributed nine and seven, respectively. Lauren Hickson dished out 28 assists while also tallying 15 digs while Sarah Mlachnik led the defensive efforts with 24 digs.

Lina Lopes paced NMU with 20 kills while Kellisha Harley collected a match-high 48 assists. Alex Berger finished with 22 digs.

The Rangers continue their homestand on Saturday, opening up Great Lakes Valley Conference play against Quincy University. First serve is slated for 5 p.m. inside DeSimone Gymnasium.