Hannah Wilhite led the Royals to three wins at the Region IX Invitational over the weekend, averaging 10.55 assists per set, 2.00 kills per set, 2.64 digs per set, and 0.45 aces per set. Named the tournament MVP, Wilhite tallied 116 assists while orchestrating the Bethel offense to a 0.256 hitting percentage. In a four-set victory against St. Olaf to close the weekend, Wilhite recorded a season-high 47 assists to go along with 12 digs for her first double-double of the year. She added eight kills and 39 assists against Cornell on Friday and had seven kills, 30 assists, and four service aces in a straight-set win against Wartburg on Saturday.