BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Bemidji State University volleyball team did not have enough to match third ranked Concordia University-St. Paul falling in three sets, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-15) in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play, Friday night. Rylie Bjerklie tallied six kills leading the scoring for the Beavers (3-15, 2-8 NSIC).
 
On the attack, Ashley East and Lauren Sitter followed behind Bjerklie with four kills each. Hally Holker and Emily Wade were assisting the Beavers on the attack tonight. Holker set up 11 points and Wade set up nine. BSU had two aces in the match coming from Hallie Mertz and Wade.
 
On defense, Annie Hopp lead BSU with seven digs. Behind Hopp were Mertz and Wade, both with four. Leading the match again in blocks was Bjerklie with two, one being solo while Ashley East denied one at the net.
 
The Beavers will be back tomorrow morning for an 11 a.m. as they face Minnesota State University, Mankato.
 
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Nestled in Northern Minnesota's wooden region and located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, BSU sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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