MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (7-4) split the first day of the Mishawaka Mayhem tournament on Friday in the Gates Gymnasium.  

The Pilots showcased an amazing upset over the No. 15 Aquinas College Saints (4-2), battling it out before claiming the fifth set 20-18. In the afternoon matchup, the Pilots fell 3-1 to the Columbia International University Rams (3-3).  

Head Coach Erica Dregits shared, "Our goals for the day were to out work, out talk, and to out compete our opponent. We did that against Aquinas. I'm excited for the win, but had the outcome been different, I would have been just as proud, because our goals were met!" 

The Senior Pilots delivered a solid performance, with Ainsley Tacke leading the Pilots in kills, racking up 25. Senior Captain Breyana Bosket posted a season high of eight blocks.  

The Bethel Pilots will next face the Defiance College Yellowjackets (3-3) today at 1:45 PM in the Gates Gymnasium.  

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