In Thursday's non-league match, the Mesabi East Giants (Aurora, MN) volleyball squad tipped the host Marshall Hilltoppers (Duluth, MN), by a count of 3-2.

Next up, the Giants battle the Chisholm Bluestreaks (Chisholm, MN) in a Arrowhead match, on Tuesday, September 23. Mesabi East will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Bluestreaks enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 3-0 league win over Bigfork (Bigfork, MN).

The Hilltoppers (0-6) will now prepare for their bout against Ely (Ely, MN). The Timberwolves come into the non-league bout with a 6-1 record. In their last bout, Ely nipped International Falls (International Falls, MN), 3-2, in a league bout.