ST. PAUL, MN - The Bethel Royals volleyball team made a short drive to Macalester College for their second to last match of the season. In yet another sweep the Royals beat Macalester with scores of 25-23, 25-18, 25-22. BU is now 15-9 (7-3) and clinch a spot in the MIAC Playoffs. The Royals go into their final game of the season sitting at third in the MIAC standings. 

How it Happened

• BU took a timeout early as Macalester went on a 6-1 run in the first set
• Bethel fought back with a 5-1 run of their own but it was a 3-0 run in the final stages of the set that allowed them to take set one
• The score of the second set was never more than a point off until BU went on a 3-0 run to go up 14-11
• The Royals ended the set on a 6-2 run to go on to a two set advantage
• MC's offense came out firing with a 6-0 run to start the third set
• A 4-0 run by Bethel brought them to within two and a 5-0 run later in the set allowed them to take the lead
• Despite Macalester bringing the match to within one, BU closed out the third set with two unanswered points and took the match

Key Performers

• Kirstin Cotter - 15 kills, 8 digs
• Hannah Wilhite - 33 assists, 11 kills
• Dani Friedges - 8 kills, 10 digs

What's Next

The Royals will make another short drive to Hamline University in St. Paul, MN to play their final regular season game on Saturday Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.