Trey Burnett

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Seward County volleyball suffered a 3-0 (19-25, 17-25, 19-25) defeat at the hands of the nationally 12th ranked Barton Cougars on Wednesday evening in the Barton Gymnasium.

The Saints (6-14, 3-6 KJCCC) have now lost four consecutive matches after starting league play 3-2. The last three losses have been straight set sweeps.

Seward battled the Cougars (21-5, 8-1), who currently sit in second place in the league standings, but were unable to match Barton’s attack.

A full box score will be posted when available.

The Saints return home to the friendly confines of The Greenhouse on Saturday as they host the Pratt Beavers at 2 p.m.