The Gophers were playing uninspired, lackluster volleyball against Creighton on Saturday at Maturi Pavilion when true worry snapped everything into sharp relief. Trailing 6-5 in the fourth set, Gophers All-Big Ten first team setter Melani Shaffmaster landed awkwardly, hollered and laid down under the net in the middle of the point. As a trainer ran onto the court and kneeled over her, the Pavilion went silent as Shaffmaster wiped tears. "Melani is a lot of a lot — lot of character — not surprised to see that." They let the Bluejays score 12 of 13 points during a run in the third set and trailed 20-7.

Source: The Star September 17, 2023 01:08 UTC