Box Score

ARDEN HILLS, Minn.—Weariness was a nonfactor for Bethel University Saturday night, as they routed Carleton College in straight sets after playing the evening before. The Royals (12-14, 3-5 MIAC) took down the Knights (11-12, 0-8 MIAC) 3-0 with game scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-21.
 
Bethel celebrated "Senior Night" at the Robertson Center Gym, as Nicole Ackatz—the lone senior—was honored before the contest. Ackatz helped her team to victory with nine kills, six digs, and two blocks. Meanwhile, side kick Carlee Hoppe was sensational—finishing with 15 kills and a .364 attacking percentage, alongside 14 digs and four blocks.
 
Kali Johnson played solid in the back, amassing 21 digs while playing libero. Teammates Katie Lubben and Hannah Grow each added seven digs as well. Ashlyn Hucky and Katie Lubben shared the setting responsibilities, with Hucky leading the way at 23 assists and Lubben close behind with 15.
 
The Royals improve to 12-14 (3-5 MIAC) and will take on Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter next Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Bethel and Gustavus each are still fighting for one of the final MIAC Playoff spots with just three matches remaining in the regular season.