NEW ULM, Minn. - Bethany volleyball lost a five-set heartbreaker Tuesday at Martin Luther, splitting the season series with the Knights. The Vikings drop to 4-16 overall and 3-4 in the UMAC.Â
Holly Hinderks had a season-high 18 kills in the match on 55 total attacks for a .182 hitting percentage. Claire Huettl was the main setter, distributing 20 assists along with nine digs. As she has done all season, Avery Carlson led the back line with 24 digs.Â
The first set went the way of the Vikings are a close battle throughout. A Martin Luther attack error gave the Vikings an 18-17 lead and the visitors didn't look back in a 25-20 win. The Knights returned the favor in the second with a 25-20 win of their own after leading for a majority of the frame.Â
Bethany regained the advantage in the third with a close 25-23 victory. The Vikings erased a five-point deficit midway through with a 9-2 run. Hinderks had three kills in that span. The seesaw match continued in the fourth as MLC won 25-20 to force the deciding fifth set. The Knights won the first point and never trailed. The Vikings tied the score at 8-8 after a Knight attack error, but the home team closed it out 15-9.Â
The Vikings return home tomorrow night for a non-conference match against Augsburg.Â
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