ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2024) - The Buena Vista University volleyball team concluded the Viking Classic on Saturday, hosted by Augustana College, with a tough 3-0 loss to Greenville University by scores of 25-19, 25-20, 25-22.

Rachel Brockney and Grace Coble chalked up eight kills apiece to lead the Beavers with Brockney also chipping in with a team-high 12 digs and three ace serves. Merced Ramirez matched Brockney with 12 digs with Mallory Ignaszewski right behind at 11. Sophomore Jadyn Rausch dished out 25 assists and added five digs.

BVU had a 3-0 lead to begin the match before Greenville followed with seven straight points to take a 7-3 lead. It later grew to 16-8 and BVU tried to mount a rally late but it was too-little-too late. The Beavers posted a match-high 12 kills in the second set but Greenville used a big 5-1 spurt midway through to extend its cushion up to 20-12. Brockney had a pair of kills as BVU ran off three straight points, but the Beavers couldn't rally any closer down the stretch.

The Beavers led nearly the entire third set until, including a 17-13 mark late, but Greenville came alive with five straight points to go in front at 18-17. It was tied at 22-22 but Greenville (4-4) would win the final three points to complete the sweep.

Buena Vista is now 4-9 overall and returns to Siebens Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to host Bethany Lutheran College in a non-conference varsity match at 7 p.m.