Finally getting on the court in competitive action after a delayed start to the season, the Central College volleyball team fell in four sets Wednesday 19-25, 25-19, 17-25, 21-25 to Augustana College (Ill.).

After Central was forced to bow out of its home tournament on the opening weekend due to health and safety precautions, the Dutch (0-1) were playing their first match against a Vikings team with four matches under its belt.

Outside hitter Gracie Pierson sparked the Dutch attacking with 11 kills. She added 12 digs to notch a double-double. Making her debut as the libero, Becca Vala led the Dutch with 14 digs. Setters Makayla Ribble and Amanda Smith had 18 and 17 assists, respectively. Emma Wagler had seven kills to go with her team-high three blocks.                                                                          

Central is playing in a tournament in St. Paul, Minnesota this weekend, starting with matches at Hamline University (Minn.) against the host Pipers and Martin Luther College (Minn.) on Friday starting at 5 p.m.