NORTHFIELD, MN - Royals volleyball traveled to Northfield to face St. Olaf College for the second time this season. Despite a career night from setter Hannah Wilhite, BU lost a heartbreaker in 5 sets with scores of 25-22, 20-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-9. This loss will keep Bethel in third place in the MIAC with a record of 12-7 (4-2). 

How it Happened

• Set one had 3 tie scores before BU broke into a slight lead with a 3-0 run

• A 4-0 run by the Oles allowed them to take the lead and it forced Bethel to take a timeout

• While Bethel battled back, the St. Olaf went on another 3-0 run to take the set

• After 8 ties in the early second set, St. Olaf went on a 6-0 run to take the lead

• BU's offense caught fire as they outscored the Oles 13-4 to take the second set

• The Oles used both of their timeouts in the third set after only scoring three points to Bethel's ten

• St. Olaf went on a 5-0 run to work their way back into the set and added a 6-1 run to take set three

• The Oles opened the fourth set with a 4-0 run but BU had a 6-0 run of their own to take the lead

• The score differential was never more than a couple points away until BU's 4-1 run gave them the edge in the fourth set

• BU used both of their timeouts after St. Olaf opened the fifth set with a 6-0 run

• Despite a small comeback from Bethel, St. Olaf's initial run was too much to overcome

Key Performers

• Hannah Wilhite - career high 54 assists, 

• Kirstin Cotter - 21 kills, 7 digs

• Dani Frieges - 14 kills, 12 digs

What's Next

BU will open a three game home stretch with a match against St. Catherine University on Saturday, Oct. 15th at 5 p.m.