DULUTH, MINN.--The Hamline University women's volleyball team fell to St. Scholastica in a four-set match, losing 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20) on Friday at Reif Gymnasium in Duluth, Minn. This match marked the 2024 season finale, and the final collegiate match for seniors Jenna Rubbelke, Lauren Wilborn, Riley Melby, Lindsay Eckelman, Kennedy Tutak, and Grace Tesmer.

The Pipers end 2024 with a 9-19, 2-9 MIAC record, while the Saints conclude their season with a 13-16, 3-8 MIAC mark.

St. Scholastica 3, Hamline 1 (25-20, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20)

St. Scholastica emerged victorious with a 25-20 score in the opening frame. Katlyn Jones was a standout for the Saints, contributing multiple kills, including the decisive final point. Hamline's Lindsay Eckelman also performed well, securing several kills, but was unable to turn the tide as the Saints capitalized on the Pipers attack errors in the latter stages to clinch the set.

In the second set, the Saints secured a 25-19 victory over the Pipers. St. Scholastica capitalized on several attack errors from Hamline, contributing to their lead. Grace Myhre was instrumental for St. Scholastica, assisting on multiple kills, while Lindsey Baribeau and Katlyn Jones each delivered key kills to maintain the momentum. The Pipers struggled with service and setting errors, allowing the Saints to maintain control throughout the set.

Hamline secured a 25-20 victory over St. Scholastica in the third set, marked by a series of effective plays and capitalizing on errors. The Pipers' Riley Melby contributed significantly with multiple kills, while Grace Bathurst also played a pivotal role with key kills throughout the set. The Saints struggled with service errors and attack errors, which Hamline leveraged to maintain their lead and ultimately win the set.

In the fourth set, the Saints secured a 25-20 victory over the Pipers. A key performance came from Lindsey Baribeau, who contributed significantly with multiple kills, including two crucial ones late in the set. Grace Myhre was instrumental, providing numerous assists throughout the set. Hamline struggled with a series of service errors and attack errors, which ultimately gave St. Scholastica the edge needed to close the set.

Jenna Rubbelke led the Pipers with her defensive contributions, recording 17 digs across four games. Lindsay Eckelman was another key player, accumulating a team-high five blocks. Offensively, Riley Melby and Grace Bathurst both achieved 10 kills, with Melby earning a .273 hitting percentage across four games. Cameryn Sand was effective in setting, delivering 15 assists to support the team's offensive efforts.

Lindsey Baribeau led the Saints with 16 points, showcasing her offensive skills with 14 kills and a hitting percentage of .448. Grace Myhre was a key playmaker with 39 assists over four matches, contributing significantly to the team's setting efforts. Katlyn Jones also made an impact with 11 kills, two service aces, and a solid defensive presence with eight digs, accumulating a total of 13.5 points. Mikala Peterson was another strong contributor, tallying 10 kills and a hitting percentage of .333, resulting in 10 points for the team.