The Barton Community College volleyball team found out Wednesday in Liberal why the Saints of Seward County Community College are unblemished in conference play and ranked No. 9 as the Cougars went down in straight sets 25-20, 25-16, and 25-18.

The loss narrows Barton's third place conference standing advantage in slipping to 7-3 and 17-12 on the year while Seward County improves to 11-0 and 22-5 on the season. The same two teams will meet up again next Monday as the Saints return the trip with a 6:30 p.m. first serve at the Barton Gym.