MANKATO, Minn.—Bethany Lutheran volleyball fell to Northwestern 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-12) Saturday afternoon to move to 4-15 overall and 3-3 in the UMAC. The Eagles received votes in the current AVCA Top 25 poll.
The Vikings led for most of the first set, until UNW knotted the score at 21 all, thanks to four-straight blocks by the Eagles. Northwestern compiled a 3-2 run to claim the first frame.
The score in the second set remained close early on until the Eagles built a 17-9 lead and would later claim the stanza 25-13.
A similar story played out in the last set once the visitors took the 13-7 lead and never looked back as it won 25-12 to complete the sweep.
Brooklyn Erickson led BLC with eight kills and Holly Hinderks followed with six. Vivian Peplow and Marissa Stamer each had nine assists on the day.
Lexi Ashley had two of the team's four service aces and Avery Carlson recorded 15 digs.
For team stats, the digs were even (35-35) and Northwestern owned the slight advantage in blocks (7-6.)
The Vikings return to the court Tuesday on the road for the short trip to Martin Luther for a 7 p.m. match.
