ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – The Bethel University volleyball team picked up a senior day sweep of Saint Mary's University Saturday afternoon by scores of 25-21, 25-21, 25-15. BU improves to 14-8 on the year and 6-3 in MIAC play where the sit tied for second heading into the final week.
Prior to the match Bethel honored seven seniors in
Hannah Wilhite,
Mina Wimmer,
Kelsie Sealock,
Jocie Coffler,
Emily Rossing,
Kirstin Cotter, and
Natalie Arntson.
How it Happened
• BU had a 4-0 run taking the lead in the first set.
• The gap was only widened when Bethel put up a 6-0 run taking a commanding 18-8 advantage.
• SMU's defense couldn't hold up against Bethel during the second set as BU had three separate 3-0 runs.
• A 5-0 run capped out by a kill from
Grace Solberg put set two out of the Cardinals' reach.
• Set three started immediately with a 4-0 run in favor of Bethel, a second 4-0 run followed soon after putting the Royals up 14-7
• Like the two sets prior, Bethel's offense put up yet another 5-0 run to take the set and the match after hitting .233 in the third set.
Key Performers
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Kelsie Sealock - 21 digs
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Grace Solberg - 11 kills, .308 hitting percentage
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Hannah Wilhite - 28 assists, 4 kills
What's Next
The Royals will travel out to Menomonie, Wis. to play the University of Wisconsin-Stout on Tuesday Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
