CALDWELL, Idaho  – The Bushnell volleyball team fell to the College of Idaho on Saturday evening in four sets, 25-21, 23-25, 25-15, 25-17. The stage is set for a big final weekend as the Beacons battle for a home playoff game.
 
"This is always a tough road trip," said head coach Jason Corwin. "CI played a solid game start-to-finish. We need to improve on our consistency for the final league matches next weekend. There is a lot on the line for us and we know we are up for the challenge."
 
The Beacons (14-10, 12-8) head into their final two regular-season games next weekend in a tie for fifth-place in the CCC. Bushnell has secured a spot in the CCC tournament play-in games on November 7, and will clinch the opportunity to host one of those games with one win.  
 
As for Saturday's match, Bushnell was led by 12 kills from senior Halle Neumann who jumped from fourth to second on the Beacon's all-time kills list with 887. That puts her within striking distance of the career record of 922, held by Janel Fetters (2010-2013).
 
Brooke Silvernail and Matty Ladd posted nine kills apiece with the latter hitting .286 as she had just one attacking error. Bella Parque also had a stand-out night in the backrow, collecting a match-high 27 digs to average nearly seven per set.
 
The Beacons return home next weekend to close out the regular season, beginning with a clash against Oregon Tech at 7:00 pm on Friday.