by Jeff Stadig/Sports Reporter

ANNANDALE, Minn. — The St. Cloud Tech volleyball team saw its season come to an end Thursday night in Annandale, falling 3-1 to the Cardinals.

The first two sets were competitive early, but Annandale quickly gained control and pulled away in both to take a 2-0 lead.

The Tigers responded in the third set, building momentum late with an 8-0 run to take the lead. With the set coming down to the wire, St. Cloud Tech held on for the victory behind key performances from Amber Kilanowski, Izzy Glieden, Sydney Shamla and Greta Anderson.

The fourth set featured back-and-forth action throughout, with the score tied at 24-24. Annandale’s Jacie Lee delivered a kill to put the Cardinals in front before Grace Whelan found an open spot on the court to secure the match-winning point.

Lainey Sheetz, Violet Bestgen and Ragen Lieser helped lead the Tigers’ efforts as they attempted to force a deciding fifth set, but Annandale ultimately came away with the victory.

St. Cloud Tech finishes the regular season with an 11-11-1 record, bringing its season to a close with a loss to Annandale.