MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Bethany volleyball ended its 2026 season on a high note Saturday with a 3-1 win at North Central, finishing 5-21 overall and 4-8 in the UMAC.
After Bethany rattled off eight straight points for a 24-19 lead in the first set, the Rams made an improbable comeback with seven straight for a 26-24 win. The Vikings got back on track in the second set by winning the first eight points and never trailed in a 25-13 win.Â
North Central held the advantage for a majority of the third frame but the Vikings ended the set with a 9-1 run to complete a 25-20 victory. The fourth set went back and forth early until an 11-1 Bethany run gave the visitors a 16-9 lead and they went on to win 25-19.Â
Brooklyn Erickson led the attack with 10 kills. Kennedy Halper added seven kills and a .375 hitting percentage. As a team, the Vikings posted a season-best .212 attack rate. Hannah Meyer posted 19 assists and nine digs. Avery Carlson finished with 26 digs.Â
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