In a match that would determine the fourth and final playoff spot in the 2014 Midwest Conference Tournament, Lake Forest defeated Ripon Friday night in four sets (25-21, 25-15, 19-25, 25-20). Lake Forest finished with 53 kills, to Ripon's 43, while also holding the advantage in hitting percentage (.238-.197), as the Foresters never trailed in the three sets that they won.

Ripon (15-11, 5-4 MWC) was led by Katie Berrell's 13 kills, while Allison Barnes and Paige Buddenhagen added nine and eight kills, respectively. Courtney Bloomer chipped in with a team-high 12 digs, while Abbi Williamson led the Red Hawks with 31 assists. Emily Gary added seven kills and a team-high three blocks (two solo).

Lake Forest (13-14, 7-3 MWC) saw two players record double-digit kills, as Paige Jespersen and K.C. Wenson posted 13 and 12, respectively. Torie Pasiewicz led the Foresters with a match-high 41 assists and 11 digs. Lake Forest finished with 13 service aces on the night, with five different players recording more than one.

The Red Hawks will wrap up their 2014 campaign on Saturday at home against Beloit College. That match will begin at 1 p.m. and can be seen live on http://portal.stretchinternet.com/ripon/.