Huskies volleyball sweeps Roosevelt Saturday in regular season finale
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HOUGHTON -- The Michigan Tech Huskies volleyball team wrapped up the regular season with a 3-0 sweep of the Roosevelt Lakers on Senior Day Saturday at the SDC Gym. The Huskies won, 25-17, 25-12, and 25-22, to improve to 14-13 overall and 9-7 in the GLIAC.
“Solid team win today to put a very positive cap on the regular season," said Huskies coach Cindy Pindral. "I’m proud of the team for being disciplined with our game plan and executing when it matters. We are looking forward to seeing how the postseason shakes out, and we’ll be ready to continue to compete.”
Michigan Tech went on a 10-3 run in the first set to take command. Senior outside hitter Rachel Zurek had six kills, and junior middle blocker Paige Wagner had the final two kills for the Huskies.
In the second set, the Black and Gold closed out the frame, scoring nine of the final 11 points to take a 2-0 lead at the break. Tech hit .304 in the second and held RU to -.094. Senior middle blocker Tricia Kennedy had three kills and two blocks.
The Huskies earned their 10th sweep of the season, holding off the Lakers in the third. Freshman outside hitter Amara Beaudoin had a kill for match point followed by an ace by sophomore setter Madelynn Kreider. Zurek put down five kills in the third.
Zurek tallied a match-high 14 kills. Kennedy added eight kills while hitting .636, and Wagner finished with seven and hit .462. Kreider set the attack with 31 assists. Freshman outside hitter Kayla Heinonen and junior libero Keeley Nellis led with eight digs each.
Honoring seniors
Senior outside hitter Kate Loch, senior outside hitter Jacqueline Yancy, senior defensive specialist Amelia Albers, Zurek, and Kennedy were recognized on the court after the match on Senior Day. Yancy was injured and had a ceremonial first serve. The other four played in the match.
Up next
The GLIAC Tournament begins on Wednesday with the quarterfinal round. The top four teams will host. Saginaw Valley State played at Grand Valley State Sunday to finalize the conference regular season schedule.