Macalester vs. Hamline statistics

In a match between a pair of teams looking for their first conference win of the season, Hamline swept the Scots 25-12, 25-18 and 25-13. The host-Pipers hit at a .280 clip, compared to .054 for Macalester and had 50 digs on the night.

Hamline evens its record at 12-12, while going to 1-7 in the MIAC. Macalester is now 6-14 overall, 0-8 in MIAC play.

Set two was the closest of the three and featured eight ties and four lead changes before Hamline pulled away from a 17-17 tie with an 8-1 run.

Taylor Tinkham (So., St. Louis Park, Minn.) was in on five blocks and added five kills to lead Macalester. Marie Godwin (Sr., Chaska, Minn.) finished with 10 digs and four kills. Erin Cusac (Sr., Pine River, Minn. / Pine River-Backus) led the team with six kills.

The Pipers were led by Tasha Simmons with 13 kills and Jackie Kelly with 36 assists.

The Scots return to the court Friday (Oct. 23) when they host St. Mary's at 7 p.m. at the Leonard Center.