After a strong first set, the Central College volleyball team could not sustain the offense in a three-game defeat Friday night, 25-20, 25-11, 25-16. It was the home opener for the Dutch while the Knights remained unbeaten in league matches. The Dutch notched just 20 kills compared to 23 hitting errors, resulting in a negative hitting percentage.

Krissa Larson led the team with six kills in just 12 attempts. Middle hitter Kayleigh Fite had three kills and a pair of aces. Amanda Smith had 17 assists and libero Landry Luhring had 16 digs.

The Dutch return to action next Thursday with a 5 p.m. match at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln.