Wildcats edged by Bearcats in five sets

SALEM, Ore. – Linfield forced Willamette to five sets on Friday night at Cone Field House in Salem. The Wildcats totaled double-digit kills in nearly every set and took second and fourth-set victories. However, the Bearcats seized the momentum in the final set coming out on top 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-10. The Wildcats combined for 50 kills, on a .125 hitting percentage, 79 digs, 47 assists, six serving aces and six blocks. Katelin Sindelar led the team in kills with 11. Claire Johnson tallied 35 assists and Paige Richards led the defense with 28 digs. Both offenses had solid…