Volleyball Recap: Mitchell Edges Past Brookings

Brookings was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two sets away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mitchell Kernels. While the Bobcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Kernels 25-13 in the first set.

Brookings actually scored more points across those five sets (106-98), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 13-25, 19-25, 26-24, 25-19, 15-13.

Mitchell found their leader in freshman Nia Talley, who had 23 digs and 17 kills. The team also got some help from Londyn Hajek, who had 14 digs and two assists.

Brookings has now lost nine of their last 10 games at home. That leaves them at an 8-10 record this season. As for Mitchell, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-7 record.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Brookings is set to face off against their familiar foe Watertown at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mitchell will challenge their in-conference opponent Roosevelt at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.