NEW ULM, Minn. – Macalester lost to Martin Luther College in three sets to fall to 3-7 on the year. The Scots look forward to traveling this weekend for an invitational at Knox College.

The Scots closely lost the first set 20-25 only to drop the next two 25-17, 25-19. The Scots offense was helped by senior Clara Baumann (Wausau, Wis./Wausau East) with 9 kills and by by junior Sofi Ascencio (Oakland, Calif/Holy Names) who tallied 18 assists. Baumann and sophomore Grace Brickner (Bronx, N.Y./Fieldston) both led the Scots with 8 digs. First year Abrielle Dillon (Brown Deer, Wis./University School of Milwaukee) added to her impressive defensive year with 7 digs, 131 on the season.

Next up for Macalester is a non-conference match against MacMurray College on Friday Sept. 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Galesburg, Ill.

MAC (0) –20 17 19
MLC (3) – 25 25 25