APPLETON, WIS - The Knox women's volleyball team found its rhythm as the match progressed Friday night, finishing with its strongest set of the evening in a 3-0 Midwest Conference loss to Alexander Gym host Lawrence. The Vikings won 25-16, 25-8, 25-20 to remain unbeaten in league play.
After a difficult second set, the Prairie Fire responded with a competitive third, scoring 20 points against a Lawrence team that entered the night atop the conference standings.
Thunhurst led Knox with four kills while adding five assists, six digs, and a service ace.
Lydia Karli and
Miley Frakes added three kills apiece, while
Rebeca Hernandez-Rivera recorded a team-high 11 digs.
Mayra Diaz contributed seven digs, two kills, and a service ace.
The Prairie Fire finished with 42 digs, 10 block assists, and three service aces while moving to 3-20 overall and 0-7 in Midwest Conference play. Lawrence University improved to 15-9 overall and 6-0 in the MWC.