Information courtesy of MLC Athletics

NEW ULM — The Martin Luther College Knights defeated Macalester College 25-20, 13-25, 27-25, and 27-25 on Wednesday in nonconference women’s volleyball action.

The Knights came out on fire in the first set, taking down the Scots with a 5-point gap. Naomi Bridgemen led the Knights with seven total digs, while Kylie Wolf led in assists and Grace Kieselhorst had the most kills in the first set.

The Scots battled back and left their mark in the second set. They came back with an impressive with of 25-13. However, that did not last long. The Knights battled back after a rough set and took the Scots all the way to extra points in the third game.

Winning 27-25, the leaders for the set were Hannah Willems in the kills and reception categories, Grace Kieselhorst with the most assists, and Hannah Foley with six digs.

MLC finished the night with another close set against the Scots but stood victorious, winning 27-25.

Willems ended with 10 kills, while Kieselhorst had eight kills and Naomi Bridgemen had 20 digs.

“Our team did not give up on this match at any point,” Knights head coach Emma Holzhueter said. “Even after a second set loss, we changed positions and players and found a new way to chase every point. They were confident and composed, and that helped them stay in it until the end.”

MLC now has a record of 3-3.