MIDLAND –The Michigan Tech Huskies volleyball team swept the Northwood Timberwolves 3-0 Saturday afternoon at the Riepma Arena. The Huskies set the pace in set one dominating the net, recording 16 kills. The Huskies finished the match 25-17, 25-16, and 25-20. 

Tech is now 8-5 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The Huskies will face Grand Valley State next Friday and Wayne State Saturday on the road.

“I think it was a decisive three-set win,” said Tech coach Matt Jennings. “I thought we came out well in all three sets, particularly the second set when we had that big lead. I think our offense was clicking there and we made it really hard for them to score on defense which was nice.” 

Elle Heinonen recorded two aces on a long serving streak in set two to set the Huskies ahead 12-0.

“Our serving game was really on point tonight too and Anna and Elle really went back there and were ripping some balls there for us.

“I think this gives us the confidence that we need as we go into Grand Valley on Friday and down to Wayne on Saturday, two very hard matches – two very good teams,” said Jennings.

First serve is set for 7 p.m. between the Huskies and Lakers in the GVSU Arena in Allendale, Mich. The Lakers are 6-7 overall and are coming off a 3-0 win against Purdue Northwest.