Big hitters power Vikings past Martin Luther in four sets

OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team had three players post double-digit kill totals on its way to a 3-1 nonconference victory over Martin Luther College on Friday at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic at Kolf Sports Center.

Lawrence won the match 25-23, 26-24, 23-25, 25-19.

Rookie Rachel Barthel led the Vikings with 14 kills and picked up six digs. Liz Arco added 13 kills and had a match-high six blocks. Rachael Wuensch picked up 10 kills and added a match-best three aces.

Lauren Ray paced the Vikings (3-4) with 24 assists, and Sydney Nelson added 19. Cyra Bammer was tops with 18 digs, and Arianna Neumyer picked up 16.

Lawrence posted a .255 hitting percentage for the match and was especially tough in the opening two sets. The Vikings hit .312 in the first set and was at .275 for the second set.

Lawrence plays two more matches Saturday to wrap up play at the Pizza Hut Classic.

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