VALLEY CITY, N. D. (vcsuvikings.com) – The Valley City State volleyball team dropped three straight sets to Mayville State Wednesday, 25-12, 25-21, and 25-16.

Mayville State, who is currently receiving votes in the NAIA National Poll, improves to 18-9 overall this season and 7-3 in the North Star Athletic Association. Valley City State falls to 4-16 overall and 3-8 in the NSAA.

Dani Schwanke finished with a career-high 22 digs while Kallene Klever and Katie Juarez each added 11 digs. Klever also posted 11 set assists and Juarez added five kills for the Vikings.

Bailey Nelson led the Viking offense with seven kills, while Caitlyn Fischbach added six and Clara Wieland finished with five. Jakenda Short finished with 15 set assists Wednesday.

The Comets started out strong, hitting .265 in the first set and tallying 14 kills, leading to a 25-12 victory.

The Vikings kept with Mayville State in the second set, totaling nine ties. With the game tied at 19-19, the Comets finished with a 6-2 rally including four kills from Victoria Johnson to take the set, 25-21.

The Vikings trailed 10-4 early in the third set when three kills from Bailey Nelson and a Comet error closed the gap to 10-8. Mayville continued to build upon its lead and finished the set 25-16 to take the match in three straight sets.

Mayville’s Victoria Johnson finished with 13 kills and Lily Pyle added 10 kills Wednesday. Elora Passa totaled 20 set assists, 14 digs, and seven kills.

Mason Hart finished with game-high 26 digs while Amy Seim added 21 digs for the Comets.

UP NEXT: Valley City State hosts Presentation College for its last home game on Friday, March 19. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mayville State travels to Dickinson State on Friday for a game at 7 p.m.