VB: SMU falls to Bethel in 5-set marathon

WINONA, Minn. — It was a real see-saw affair for the Saint Mary’s University volleyball team in its conference match against Bethel — with plenty of ups … and downs. The Cardinals found themselves “up” in Sets 1 and 3, and “down” in Sets 2 and 4, only to have Bethel refuse to follow the alternating-set script in the final set, as the Royals posted a 15-8 Set 5 victory in dealing Saint Mary’s a 3-2 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference setback at the Saint Mary’s Gym. The Cardinals got off to a slow start in the opening set, surrendering seven…