Briar Cliff University

The Briar Cliff women's volleyball team battled the No.24-ranked Dakota Wesleyan Tigers on Friday night in Mitchell, S.D., earning a third set victory before falling to the Tigers, 3-1.
 
Dakota Wesleyan took control early, winning the opening two sets, 25-10 and 25-15. The Chargers responded in the third set with their strongest offensive performance of the match, recording 14 kills and hitting .154. BCU built an early lead and maintained its advantage to claim the set, 25-21, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

The Tigers answered in the fourth set, using a strong offensive effort to secure a 25-11 win and close out the match.

Caton Firkins led the Chargers with seven kills and added seven block assists. Brooklyn Voss and Alexis Even each contributed six kills, while Even also recorded three block assists. Aubrey Hoeft added 10 blocks, including one solo block and nine block assists, while Aliyah Rhynalds finished with five kills and a solo block. 
 
Defensively, Ireland Jackson paced Briar Cliff with 17 digs, followed by Trinity Uhrmacher with 14. Mia Torchia recorded 12 assists, and Kinslee Walrod added nine assists. 
 
The Chargers return to action on Wednesday October 21, hosting the Waldorf Warriors. First serve is set for 7:30 p.m.