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Monday Moment: Women’s volleyball cheers against Toledo

By Josephine Dunmore, Photographer
November 5, 2023
Josephine Dunmore
Nazli Güvener (17), a sophomore outside hitter, celebrates winning a point with teammate Nikolette Nedic (21), a junior outside hitter, during Friday’s match against the University of Toledo. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)
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