MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The Adrian College women’s volleyball team headed to Bethel University (Ind.) for a non-conference match with the Pilots.
In the first set, Adrian jumped out to an early 8-4 advantage courtesy of back-to-back kills from Lauren Boehmer. A Khloe Budzynski kill gave Adrian a three-point lead, 14-11. A 6-1 run steered the Pilots into a 17-15 lead. Trailing by a lone point late in the match, Adrian surrendered four straight points to Bethel. A Pilots kill sealed the first set victory, 25-20.
A dominant second set helped the Bulldogs even up the match. Two service aces from Kora Nicolanti capped off a four-point run for Adrian. Another four-point run for the Bulldogs gave them an early 8-4 lead. Adrian maintained their lead the rest of the set. A couple of kills from Budzynski and Ava Acre gave the Bulldogs a 20-12 lead. A pair of Pilot attack errors helped Adrian to a double-digit advantage. Lauren Kilbarger shut the door with a kill, as the Bulldogs took set two 25-15.
The third set started in Bethel’s favor, as they found an 8-5 lead. Budzynski helped keep the Bulldogs in the set as she registered three straight kills, cutting into the deficit. Peyton Oertel was responsible for two service aces, forcing the Pilots to take a timeout. Out of the timeout, Bethel put together a 6-3 finishing run. The 25-19 victory put Bethel up 2-1 in the match.
Bethel controlled the fourth and final set from the start. The Pilots flew out to a 17-6 lead, but the Bulldogs showed fight, rattling off a six-point run. Three attack errors by Bethel helped Adrian erase some of the deficit, coming within four points. Ultimately, the Pilots were victorious 25-20.
Up Next
The Bulldogs are back at home on November 4 at 7 PM in a pivotal MIAA clash with Saint Mary’s College.
