The Riverland volleyball team (5-1 overall, 1-1 MCAC South) overcame some struggles in a 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 25-19 win over Fergus Falls in Riverland Gym Friday night.

The Blue Devils overcame some serve receive issues in the first game and they started strong in the second game, before falling back. But Krissy Schemmel, who had 22 assists, while going 21-for-22 on jump serves along with two aces, served seven straight points to give Riverland an early 8-1 lead in the third game.

“They couldn’t convert Krissy’s serves very well and she was a big factor for us,” Riverland head coach Helen Jahr said.

Tiffany Preuss had 15 assists, eight kills, and two aces for Riverland, Katie Krogh had 21 digs and eight kills, Ashley Lau had 19 digs and eight kills, and Brooke Monson had 18 kills and four blocks.

Schemmel was also selected as the MCAC Southern Division’s player of the week last week as she had 48 assists on the week.