Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Black Hills State University volleyball team split on the first day of the Sioux Falls Tournament.

The Yellow Jackets opened the day with a match against Waldorf.  Black Hills State would fall in the first set 24-26.  The Yellow Jackets then rattled-off wins in three-straight set 25-17, 25-22, and 25-15 to win the match.

The second match of the day saw Black Hills State square-off with Fort Hays State.  The Yellow Jackets dropped the first two sets 17-25 and 17-25.  Black Hills State bounced back taking the third set 25-19 before finally falling 18-25 in the fourth set.

Black Hills State is 1-1 on the season.  The Yellow Jackets will take on Bemidji State and S.D. School of Mines on September 3 in the final day of the Sioux Falls Tournament.

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