The Hamline volleyball team broke fast from the gate but Carleton came back hard and defeated the Pipers, 3-1, in Northfield Wednesday night. 

Sydney Larson banged out 12 kills and Gabby Robinson added nine with three service aces. Megan Rubbelke inched closer to the 2000 mark for career assists with 34 and Maggie Gavic had a productive night on the back line with 13 digs. 

Hamline drew the first honor, committing just five errors in a 25-22 opening set win. The Knights responded with a 25-19 decision, The third set rocked back and forth with Carleton finishing on top, 25-23. The Knights took a 25-19 fourth set win to earn the verdict.

Hamline is now 12-11 overall, 2-5 in the MIAC. The Pipers have a busy weekend ahead. They play at St. Catherine on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. It's a quick turnaround to hosting St. Thomas on Saturday, October 26 at Hutton Arena. The match begins at 3:00 p.m.