WAYNE, Neb. – The Bemidji State University volleyball team did not have enough for No. 1 Wayne State College and fell to the Wildcats, 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-15) in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play Friday night. The Beavers (3-12, 2-5 NSIC) were led by junior Mallie Mertz with eight kills while the Beavers would tally 28 kills to the Wildcats' (17-0, 7-0 NSIC) 36 in the match.
 
On the attack Meeghen Dahlager finished behind Mertz with five kills and Ashley East and Lauren Sitter both totaled four. Assisting the Beavers on the offense were Emily Wade and Hally Holker assisting in 11 and 10 points, respectively. BSU also had three aces in the match two coming from Wade and Ashley Crowl with one.
 
On defense, Annie Hopp dug eight attacks leading the Beavers. Behind Hopp was Wade with seven and Hally Holker and Mertz came away with six. The Beavers earned five blocks, one less than the Wildcats with Rylee Pompa leading the team with four.
 
The Beavers continue their road trip tomorrow and travel to Sioux Falls, S.D., to compete against (RV) Augustana University at 5 p.m.
 
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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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