SAINT PAUL, MINN.-- The Hamline University women's volleyball team fell to Macalester 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 19-25, 25-22) on Friday at the Leonard Center.

The Pipers fall to 8-17, 1-8 MIAC, while the Scots improve to 12-14, 4-5 MIAC.

Macalester 3, Hamline 1 (25-17, 25-19, 19-25, 25-22)

In the first set, Macalester secured a 25-17 victory over Hamline, with notable contributions from Avery Rahe and Adisa Preston, who each had multiple kills. The Scots' service game was strong, highlighted by aces from Torrance Williams and Adisa Preston. Riley Melby led Hamline's attack with several kills, but the team struggled with errors, allowing Macalester to capitalize and widen their lead.

In the second set, the Scots secured a 25-19 victory over the Pipers. Macalester's Avery Rahe and Grace Galer were instrumental, each contributing key kills, while Adisa Preston added two service aces. Despite a late rally by Hamline with Britta Lund and Kayli Starkey each recording multiple kills, Macalester capitalized on the Pipers' attack errors to seal the set.

In the third frame, Hamline secured a 25-19 victory over Macalester. Grace Bathurst led the Pipers offense with multiple kills, contributing significantly to their scoring, including the final point. Hamline's serving was effective, with Mandy Dierks providing a series of service aces that helped build a lead. Macalester's Avery Rahe was notable with key kills, but it wasn't enough to overcome Hamline's strong performance.

Macalester secured a 25-22 victory over Hamline in set four. The Pipers started strong with a 10-5 lead, bolstered by Grace Bathurst's two consecutive kills and Jenna Rubbelke's two service aces. However, Macalester rallied, aided by Adisa Preston's crucial kills and a series of attack errors by Hamline, turning the tide with a decisive 11-1 run that secured the set. Macalester's Stephanie Geber and Avery Rahe each contributed key blocks and kills to maintain the momentum.

Mandy Dierks was a defensive force, leading Hamline with 33 digs followed by 23 from Jenna Rubbelke. Grace Bathurst was a crucial player on offense, accumulating a team-high 15.5 points with 15 kills and a .205 hitting percentage. Shannon Graham contributed 15 digs, supporting the team's defensive efforts. Lindsay Eckelman was impactful in both offense and defense, posting eight kills and 10 points, along with two block assists. Kayli Starkey posted a team-best 17 assists for Hamline.

The Pipers will host Saint Mary's (Minn.) at Hutton Arena tomorrow, Saturday, November 2 at 7 p.m.