Minot hadn't done well against Bismarck recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Minot Magicians narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bismarck Demons 3-2. For the Magicians, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 defeat the Demons walked away with the last time they faced one another two weeks ago.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (101-100) Minot actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 13-25, 22-25, 15-13.
Minot now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Bismarck, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6.
Minot will head out to challenge Century at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Minot is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. Bismarck has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 win against Mandan on the 5th.
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