Volleyball Battles Through Four Sets in U Mary Invitational Opener

BISMARCK, N.D. — Western New Mexico (0-1, 0-0 Lone Star) fell to Bemidji State University (1-0, 0-0 NSIC) in a 3-1 match at McDowell Activity Center on Friday. Despite an impressive .381 hitting percentage in the second set, Western NM could not overcome Bemidji State’s offensive performance, losing with set scores of 22-25, 25-23, 18-25, and 19-25. WNMU started the first set with a steady effort against Bemidji State, keeping the score close early on. An initial service ace by Isabella Brewer helped level the score at 2-2. Despite some mid-set challenges, including a series of attack errors, Western New…