Close Sets Highlight Tough Match for Augustana

MARSHALL, Minn. – Augustana volleyball fell to Southwest Minnesota State 3-0 on Saturday afternoon, falling by set scores of 13-25, 25-27 and 27-29. AU cut an 18-9 deficit to 21-19 in the third set before the final set ended 29-27. Lucy Belisle led the Vikings with nine kills and added one block assist. Maya Wente finished with eight kills while hitting .300 and recorded two solo blocks for 10 points. Kiylah Franke posted 28 assists, eight digs and one solo block. Alexis Nelson collected 13 digs and added a kill. Augustana recovered from a 4-1 deficit in the opening set,…