HOUGHTON, Mich. -- Michigan Tech extended its winning streak to three matches and defeated 23rd-ranked Findlay by a score of 3-1 (30-28, 30-28, 22-30, 30-24) in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at the SDC Gym. The win gave the Huskies a home sweep for the weekend, as they edged Ashland, 3-1, Friday night.

"It was just a phenomenal match and a phenomenal weekend overall," said head coach Krista Mikesch. "We told our players that we needed to grow up this weekend and they stepped up to the challenge and did exactly that. I am so proud of the consistent effort we had from everyone against great competition."

"We felt comfortable with our approach to today's match because we forced Findlay to change its style of play and that seemed to play into our advantage. A win is a win, but beating Findlay for the first time in six years means a lot to me and this program."

Tech never trailed in the opening game, but its lead was never more than four points. The Huskies held a 29-26 advantage late in the stanza and the Oilers pushed the score to 29-28, but senior Amanda Neuhalfen (Arlington, Neb.) converted a set from freshman Alison Greene (Andover, Minn./Totino Grace) on the right side to secure the 30-28 triumph.

Findlay turned the table on Tech in game two, as the Oilers led for much of the session. In an amazing turn of events, however, the Huskies mounted a comeback that proved to be the turning point in the match. Trailing 28-22, Tech called on Alison Greene and sophomore Christa Jung (Andover, Minn./Coon Rapids) to provide some heroics. Greene fired two services aces and provided assists on the game's final two kills, which were compiled by Jung. Sophomore Jen Jung (Andover, Minn./Coon Rapids) also recorded an assist during the comeback.

The visitors responded with an eight-point win in the third game of the contest.

Much like game two, the Huskies mounted a strong rally late in the fourth stanza. With the score tied at 22, the home team closed the match with an 8-2 run that put an end to any hopes of a comeback for the Oilers.

Neuhalfen finished with 13 kills off a .344 hitting percentage, along with three digs and two block assists. Sophomore Veronica Armstrong (Battle Creek, Mich./Central) tallied 13 kills, eight digs, two service aces and one block assist.

Kali Jeter (Middleton, Wis.) was named the Superior Player of the Match after chipping in a double-double. The junior notched 16 digs, 11 kills, four block assists and one assist.

Christa Jung had eight kills and six block assists. Sister Jen Jung also secured eight kills, along with a team-best .667 hitting percentage and six block assists.

Senior Amanda Mackenthun (Waconia, Minn./Mayer Lutheran) doled out 28 assists, while Greene closed the day with 23 helpers, six digs and a match-best four services.

Sophomore Kelsey Skoog (Long Lake, Minn./Orono) added a team-high 18 digs at her libero post.

UF's Erin Puthoff led all players with 19 kills, while Kelly Byrnes handed out match-best 52 assists for the Oilers.

For the match, the Huskies held a 12-2 edge in blocks.

Michigan Tech will look for its fourth consecutive win on Tuesday (Oct. 10) when it hosts arch-rival Northern Michigan at the SDC Gym. The contest will get underway at 7 p.m.

Notes: Today's win was the first for Tech against Findlay since Oct. 6, 2000, when the Huskies defeated the Oilers, 3-0, in Houghton.