DUBUQUE - The 11th-ranked Xavier volleyball team was defeated by Dubuque Hempstead, 25-17, 25-19, 25-23, in a Mississippi Valley Conference match in Dubuque Tuesday night.

Kayla Torson had 15 kills and 11 digs for the Saints. Melanie Wertzberger finished with 17 assists and Rachel Sodawasser had 16 assists.

Madsy Richards contributed 13 digs and Charlotte Richards had 10 kills.