LEWISTON, Maine - Bates College women's volleyball closed out its 2024 campaign Saturday, but not before recognizing the collegiate careers of seniors Chrissy Chu, Kate Hansen, Katie Kortekaas, and Julia Neumann during a special pregame Senior Day celebration as the Bobcats hosted Wesleyan University in its season finale.

All in attendance were then treated to a closely-contested match as the visiting Cardinals escaped with a 3-1 NESCAC victory (25-17, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23). With the win, the Cardinals finish the regular-season at 13-9 (7-2 NESCAC) and clinch the #4 seed in the upcoming NESCAC Championship Tournament. 

The Bobcats end the year at 10-12 (2-8 NESCAC).

Kortekaas saved her best for last as the senior landed a career-high 16 kills in her final game sporting the garnet and white. Ami Evans authored her eighth double-double of the fall with 14 kills and 19 digs. Sofia Castiglioni pocketed 11 kills of her own for the Bobcats.

Skye Higashihara also shined as the first-year ended her maiden collegiate campaign with 33 assists and 14 digs. Sami Kim, also wrapping her first season as a Bobcat, settled 16 digs. Hansen enjoyed a season-best 14 digs while Chu dished 11 assists in their send-off.