KIRKLAND – Northwest put up a good fight but lost to NCAA Division I California Baptist in three sets Monday, 25-15, 25-20, 25-15.
 
The impromptu match came about after CBU was stuck with plane tickets after their match with Seattle University was canceled.
 
Hannah Lord had nine kills, and Abigail Broussard added seven. Anna Saelens had 10 assists, and Hannah Michaels served up a pair of aces.
 
Defensively, Michaels had 10 digs, and Cristina Lorenz added eight. Broussard was in on four blocks and Megan Miller two.
 
"This was a competitive opportunity that 72 hours ago, we didn't know we'd have," said NU Head Coach Steven Bain. "I thought both teams showed terrific energy to show up and be competitive. We came to play, and I know our team enjoyed the chance to play instead of practice. We're grateful to CBU reaching out to us and giving us this opportunity in our gym."
 
The Eagles play an intrasquad match Friday at 5 p.m. before returning to competition with a home-and-away set with St. Martin's April 9-10.