The Albert Lea volleyball team suffered only its third Big Nine Conference loss of the season on Tuesday with a 3-1 setback at Mankato East.

The Tigers (14-9 overall, 5-3 Big Nine) have one regular season match remaining. Albert Lea will host Winona (13-9 overall, 3-5 Big Nine) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Albert Lea is fourth in the 12-team Section 1AAA standings. The Tigers are also fourth in the 10-team conference standings.