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Bemidji State volleyball rallies to edge Minnesota Crookston 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

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Summary

Bemidji State volleyball achieved a 3-2 victory over Minnesota Crookston on October 27 at the BSU Gymnasium, keeping their postseason hopes alive. The Beavers fell behind in the first two sets but managed a comeback to force a fifth set. After trailing 14-10 in the final frame, Bemidji State fought off four match points and clinched the win. Senior Ava Athman led the team with 16 kills, supporting their effort to qualify for the NSIC Tournament. The Beavers now sit just one game behind Augustana and Jamestown for the final two playoff spots with four matches remaining.

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By the Numbers

•Beavers improve to 16-8 overall and 8-8 in NSIC play.
•Minnesota Crookston led the match 2-0 before Bemidji State's comeback.
•Anna Paquette served six consecutive points in the fifth set.
•Athman leads with 16 kills; team shows resilience throughout match.
•Bemidji State will face Jamestown and Northern State this weekend.

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2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Beavers fend off Golden Eagles' upset bid to keep postseason hopes alive

What they're saying

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Oct. 27—BEMIDJI — Luckily for the Bemidji State volleyball team, all wins count the same. The Beavers entered the home stretch of their 2026 schedule needing to stack some wins — and get some help — to qualify for their first conference tournament since 2005. They welcomed Minnesota Crookston to the BSU Gymnasium, a team that sat in second-to-last place in the NSIC and had just one league win. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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