HOUGHTON, Mich.
The Michigan Tech volleyball team used a 13-8 blocking advantage to
upend the #2 Grand Valley State Lakers 3-1 Friday (Nov. 7) in a
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match. In the
process, the Huskies were able to terminate the Lakers' 22-match
winning streak.
"When you come out here and beat the number two team in the
country, it can be nothing but a confidence builder," said 10th
year head coach Krista Mikesch. "The seniors stepped out on their
home court for their second-to-last home game and really showed
leadership."
The Black and Gold won set one 25-23 and overcame a 5-1 deficit in
the beginning of the second set by going on a 14-3 run. The hosts
were able to take the second set 25-20. The Huskies dropped a close
third set (22-25) before taking set four (25-19) and the match.
"After a match like this, you realize how hard you've worked as a
team throughout the season," said Mikesch.
Senior Jen Jung had a balanced offensive and defensive night,
leading Tech in both kills and blocks with 16 and 4, respectively.
Jen Jung also led the squad in attack percentage with a .419.
Fellow senior Christa Jung chipped in 7 kills to go along with her
pair of blocks. In addition, she tallied a match high 18 digs.
Senior Kelsey Skoog recorded a match high 41 assists, which were
complimented by three kills, and nine digs.
Kelly Jorgensen and Veronica Armstrong were also key players for
the Tech in their upset bid. Jorgensen garnered eight kills and a
solo block. Armstrong recorded nine kills, nine digs, and a pair of
blocks.
The Lakers were paced by sophomore Rebeccah Rapin, who put up 11
kills and four blocks.
The Michigan Tech Huskies will hold their final home match of the
season on Saturday (Nov. 8) against Ferris State. The four seniors
on the team (Jen Jung, Christa Jung, Kelly Jorgensen, Kelsey Skoog)
will also be honored during their final home game as Huskies.
