RIPON, Wis. - Going into Wednesday's game against St. Norbert, it was pretty clear what the Red Hawks needed to do in order to make the Midwest Conference Tournament. Win and they're in was the philosophy, but the Green Knights didn't cooperate, defeating the Red Hawks 30-25, 30-20, 30-27, guaranteeing St. Norbert a spot in the conference tourney.

Ripon was led by Bethany Patten's 10 kills. Patten finished with a .450 hitting percentage, as she made just one attack error. Ashley Redman set Patten up on many of her points, as Redman finished the match with 21 assists. Amy Patton and Sara Heim combined for 50 digs for the Red Hawks.

The Green Knights were led by Joanna Mamayek and Crystal McClure, who recorded 15 and 12 kills, respectively. Abby Scher and Amy Perszyk combined for 40 assists in the win.

Ripon will now finish up the season Saturday with two matches at Storzer Center. The Red Hawks will first play Marian College at 10:00 a.m., followed by a match against UW-Stevens Point at Noon.