Box Score ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – The Macalester College volleyball team traveled to Claire Lynch Gymnasium to take on the College of Saint Benedict in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) season opener. The Scots fell to the Blazers in three straight sets (25-9, 25-6, 25-13).
 
Macalester falls to 7-8 overall this season and 0-1 in the MIAC. St. Ben's improves to 8-2 overall and 1-0 in conference action.
 
Clara Bauman (Wausau, Wis.) led the Scots with five kills on the night. Bauman hit .333 in the match.
 
Cora Trout (Columbia, MO) and Emma Lehman (Evanston, Ill.) each added five digs. Samantha Bongiorno (Richardson, Tex.) recorded seven assists.
 
Laura Schmitt led the Blazers with 12 kills and a .364 attack percentage.
 
Macalester will return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 24 as they host the University of St. Thomas in the Leonard Center.