Concordia Volleyball Falls in Five Sets to No. 4 MIAC Saint Benedict

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. (11/1/25) – The Cobbers came out strong in the opening set, overcoming an early deficit to take the lead at 6-5 following a timely Saint Benedict error. Kills from Addy Klemin, Mallory Leitner, and Annie Horan helped Concordia extend their advantage to 17-12, forcing a timeout from the Bennies. Saint Benedict responded with a scoring run, tying the set at 21-all, but kills from Lauren Pearson and Lauren Bangs gave Concordia a late 23-21 edge. A final Leitner kill and a Saint Benedict error sealed the first set 25-23 for the Cobbers.

Concordia carried momentum into the second set, jumping out to a 6-6 tie after a Kelsi Martini ace and a Betsy Schilz fill. The teams traded points throughout, with Horan's kill giving the Cobbers a 16-15 lead. Concordia extended the advantage to 20-18, and despite Saint Benedict tying the set, kills from Klemin, Horan, and Kaili Malvey closed out the set 25-21 in favor of the Maroon and Gold.

Saint Benedict came back strong in the third set, building an early 7-3 lead. The Cobbers fought to stay within striking distance, narrowing the gap to 21-22 late in the set following a Kaili Malvey kill. However, timely kills from the Bennies secured the third set 25-23.

The fourth set proved difficult for Concordia, as Saint Benedict jumped to an early lead and pulled away with an 8-2 run, ultimately taking the set 25-14. Contributions from Malvey, Horan, and Pearson were not enough to slow the Bennies, setting the stage for a winner-take-all fifth set.

Set five saw the Cobbers start strong, building an early 2-point advantage following kills from Horan and Pearson. Saint Benedict responded with a 4-0 run to take a 9-6 lead and maintained control the rest of the set. Back-to-back kills from Malvey and Klemin brought Concordia within three at 11-14, but a final Bennie block ended the match 15-11.

The Cobbers were led by Addy Klemin and Lauren Pearson, who both finished with 12 kills. Annie Horan added 11 kills, while Betsy Schilz guided the offense with 39 set assists and anchored the defense with 21 digs. Lexie Lohman recorded 18 digs, and Horan added 16, giving both Horan and Schilz double-doubles for the match.

Concordia closes out its 2025 season at home on Saturday, Nov. 8, against Macalester, where they will honor their seniors during Senior Night.