Beavers fend off Golden Eagles' upset bid to keep postseason hopes alive
Oct. 27—BEMIDJI — Luckily for the Bemidji State volleyball team, all wins count the same. The Beavers entered the home stretch of their 2026 schedule needing to stack some wins — and get some help — to qualify for their first conference tournament since 2005. They welcomed Minnesota Crookston to the BSU Gymnasium, a team that sat in second-to-last place in the NSIC and had just one league win. ...
Bemidji State volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Minnesota Crookston in a dramatic NSIC match. The Beavers, seeking to qualify for their first conference tournament since 2005, had to overcome a challenging series where Crookston led the first two sets. However, Bemidji State staged a remarkable comeback, winning six of the last seven points to secure the third set and force a decisive fifth.
In the final frame, despite trailing 14-10, the Beavers fought off four match points and secured a 3-2 win. Senior Ava Athman, who led the team in kills, credited the team's grit and consistency for the win. Bemidji State now finds itself in a four-team race for the final two NSIC Tournament spots, with crucial matches ahead against Jamestown and Northern State.
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