SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) -The Northwestern Red Raiders fell behind 19-12 in the first set of the NAIA semi-finals against GPAC arch-rival Concordia Monday night in Sioux City.

But they roared back to win the first set 25-23 and rolled past the Bulldogs 25-13 and 25-9 to sweep the match and advance to the NAIA Championship match Tuesday night at the Tyson Event Center.

Stella Winterfeld had the kill to win the first set and led the way with 14 as the Red Raiders improved their season record to 33-3.

#2 Northwestern will face #4 Indiana Wesleyan in the title match.

Semi-final scores

#2 Northwestern 3, #3 Concordia 0

#4 Indiana Wesleyan 3, #1 Eastern Oregon 2

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