{
  "id": 16834821,
  "title": "Beavers fend off Golden Eagles' upset bid to keep postseason hopes alive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/beavers-fend-off-golden-eagles-upset-bid-to-keep-postseason-hopes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T02:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beavers-fend-off-golden-eagles-023700812.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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. ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bemidji State defeats Minnesota Crookston 3-2 in NSIC match",
    "Beavers stage comeback, win last seven points to force fifth set",
    "Senior Ava Athman leads team with kills in crucial victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}