The Bethel volleyball team opened its 2025 season this weekend at the Northwestern–St. Paul tournament, finishing with a 1–2 record. The Royals dropped their first match to host Northwestern, bounced back with a win over UW–River Falls, and closed the weekend with a loss to Coe College.

Saturday Match 1: Bethel def. UW–River Falls, 3–1

Bethel found its rhythm in the first match on Saturday, taking down UW–River Falls in four sets.

• Hannah Penke posted 13 kills and 15 digs to lead the charge.

• Peyton Howie added 11 kills and an ace, while Sara Scherber chipped in 9 kills.

• Grace Therrien had 3 aces and 13 digs in a strong all-around showing.

• Sophia Rubio tallied 35 assists, and Lauren Hetfeld added 11 digs.
   

Saturday Match 2: Coe def. Bethel, 3–0

In their tournament finale, the Royals couldn't keep the momentum going and dropped their second match of the day to Coe in straight sets.

• Penke continued her strong play with 10 kills and 10 digs.

• Cosette Carto added 8 kills and 2 blocks, and Howie contributed 5 kills.

• Rubio had 26 assists and an ace, while Therrien (11 digs) and Hetfeld (9 digs) anchored the back row.

Up Next:

Bethel returns to action on Friday, September 5 at 5:00 PM, facing North Park University in the opening match of a three-game tournament at UW–River Falls. The Royals will look to build on early-season lessons and return to the win column.