Box Score St. Joseph, Minn. – The Bethel University volleyball team dropped a game to their MIAC opponent St. Benedict's in three straight sets on Wednesday night. The Royals lost by scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 26-24. Royals drop to 4-11 (1-3).
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 
First Set
• Royals struggled on both sides, with a .135 hitting percentage while the Bennies boasted a .316 of their own
• CSB lead the set in offense with 16 kills to BU's 11
• The Bennies controlled the first set, only letting up the lead once at 6-7 and was forced into a tie four times
• The biggest stretch of the set came with the game tied at 7-7, the Bennies would go on a 12-2 run to push the lead to 19-9 and taking firm control

Second Set
• CSB once again controlled on both ends, keeping the Royals to a .231 hitting percentage, while they had a .395
• Royals jumped out to a 5-0 lead, followed by a 6-1 run by the Bennies to tie the game at six-all
• With the game at 10-12 CSB, the Bennies would go on a 10-5 run to take a 22-14 lead and grasp command of set two

Third Set
• Royals put up a fight in set three as the set finished with 11 ties and four lead changes
• The competitive final set had a come from behind victory for CSB as they would go on a 5-1 run to win the set 26-24
• The final set of the night consisted of defensive play, as both BU and CSB had hitting percentages of .115 and .123 respectively


KEY PERFORMERS
• Peyton Howie - 14 kills


WHAT'S NEXT
The Royals are back at it on Friday, October 6 when they take on the Hamline Pipers at home in the Robertson Center. The game is scheduled for 7 PM.