MANKATO, Minn. - Senior night for the Bethany volleyball team on Wednesday was spoiled by Crown with a 3-0 decision. The Vikings drop to 4-19 overall and 3-6 in the UMAC with three conference games remaining in the season.Â
The Vikings had their best hitting percentage in the past five matches, but couldn't get over the hump late in sets with scores of 27-25, 25-20, and 25-18. Brooklyn Erickson led the attack with nine kills while Abby Maloney added seven and a team-high .429 attack percentage. Hannah Meyer distributed 12 assists, while Avery Carlson led the defense with 19 digs.Â
The first set was the most competitive with 13 ties and five lead changes. The Vikings rattled off four straight points for a 24-22 lead, but the Polars ended the frame on a 5-1 run. The second set featured 11 ties and four lead changes. Crown stole the momentum late with a 8-1 run to close it out.Â
Bethany erased a 7-2 deficit early in the third, scoring seven straight points with Claire Huettl on the serve, but the visitors crawled their way back and ended the match with a 10-3 run.Â
The Vikings host UM-Morris on Saturday afternoon for their final home match of the season.Â
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