STORM LAKE, Iowa (Sept. 6, 2022) - The Buena Vista volleyball team hosted Grinnell College in its home opener on Tuesday night inside of Siebens Fieldhouse, but after the Beavers took the opening set 25-19, the Pioneers would rally back to win the next three to take the match, 3-1.

Junior Rachel Brockney led BVU with 12 kills with Courtney Johnson and Hannah Smith right behind with nine and eight kills respectively. Brockney also led the way wih 12 digs en route to her fourth straight double-double. Smith also chimed in with a team-leading four ace serves and was just behind Brockney with 10 digs. Senior Taylor Wedemeyer posted a double-double of her own with 33 assists and 10 digs.

BVU finished the match with 42 kills and a .131 attack percentage.

Hayley Taka led all players with 16 kills for Grinnell (4-1) while Rachel Woock added 13.

Buena Vista is now 3-2 on the year and looks to regroup this weekend as it takes part in Coe College's Mabel Lee Invite on Friday and Saturday.  The Beavers are scheduled to begin play against Carroll University (Wis.) on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.