INDIANAPOLIS – The Bethel University women’s volleyball team closed out their regular season on Wednesday night, falling to No. 15 Marian in three sets. AJ McDonald led the Pilots with a 40.7-percent attack for 14 kills.
MATCH VITALS
- Score:Â Marian def. Bethel 25-17, 25-16, 25-22
- Records:Â Bethel (13-22, 6-12) | Marian (29-1, 17-1)
- NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – not rated | Marian – No. 15
- Location:Â Physical Education Center | Marian University | Indianapolis, Ind.
STAT TRACKER
- AJ McDonald – 14 kills, .407 attack percentage
- Calsey Gruzdov – 8 kills
- Madyson Beaver – 7 kills, 22 assists, 7 digs
- Bridget Downs – 21 digs
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Pilots jumped out to a 16-9 lead in the first set, before losing 16 of the next 17 rallies to fall 25-17.
- The Pilots fall to the No. 8 seed in the upcoming Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals, set for Saturday.
NEXT TIME OUT
- The Pilots take on top-seeded and NAIA No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday at 3:00 pm.







