WATERTOWN, Wis.-- The Sabercats fought and fell in straight sets in their rematch with the Beloit Buccaneers, a tough NCAA DIII opponent.
 

OVERVIEW 

• Result: Maranatha 0-3 Beloit
• Venue: Maranatha Baptist University
• Location: Watertown, Wis.
• Records: MBU (1-23), BC (4-18)

STORY 
The Sabercats struggled on Friday as they couldn't seem to stop the Bucs high-powered offense. The first set was the Sabercats best performance of the night, as they jumped to a 7-4 lead. But the Bucs offense came to life, forcing the Sabercats to play more defensively. Ultimately, the Bucs took the first set 25-21.

In the next two sets, the Bucs only allowed the Sabercats to score 10 and 19 points, respectively. The Bucs totaled 39 kills on the night, keeping errors to a minimum.

The Sabercats will now prepare for NCCAA regionals, hosted by Grace Christian University in Wyoming, Mich. on November 7-8. More details will be released at a later date.

MBU Starters: 3- Scalzitti, 6- Botha (C), 7- Pittsenbarger (Libero), 9- Hinze (C), 14- Anderson, 15- Smith, 17- Damotte

STATS

• All-time Series: Beloit leads the series 6-4

OPPONENTS

• Beloit competes with Maranatha in the NCAA DIII.

NEXT

The Sabercats will travel to Wyoming, Michigan on November 7 for NCCAA DII regionals. Follow all the action at mbusabercats.com/calendar.