Sophomore Ashley Beaner led the South Dakota State volleyball team (0-4) despite dropping a 25-17, 25-21 and 25-18 match to Drake (5-0) in the home opener at Frost Arena.
Beaner (Sioux Falls) had eight kills while senior Kacey Herrmann (Rapid City) added seven kills and three blocks. Junior Brooke Leetham (Westminster, Colo.) had 27 set assists, 11 digs and two blocks. Senior Lizzie Palmer (Sioux Falls) had a match-high 17 digs.
Shelby Daum led Drake with 11 kills and a .435 hitting percentage. Michelle Tommi and Rebecca Brown combine for 22 digs for the Bulldogs.
The Jackrabbits return action this weekend when they play in the Stephen F. Austin Invitational Friday vs. Columbia at 2:30 p.m.
