OMAHA, Neb. - The Michigan Tech women's volleyball team finished day one of action today at the Comfort Inn & Suites/Firewater Grille Tournament hosted by Neb. Omaha undefeated after beating the University of Mary 3-0 and Northwest Missouri State 3-1.

In the day's opening match, Tech relied on a strong offense and solid blocking to defeat Mary in the first match in three sets (25-14, 25-16, 25-11). The Huskies out-hit the Crusaders .280 to -.036 in the match. Tech also finished with a 8.0 to 2.0 advantage in total team blocks.

Senior Veronica Armstrong led all players with 12 kills on 22 attacks with only two errors to finish with a .500 attack percentage. She was also responsible for three of the team's nine service aces in the match.

Senior Kelsey Skoog handled the majority of the setting duties, finishing with 27 of the team's 29.

"This was a good match for us to open the season with," said head coach Krista Mikesch. "It was a great starting point and we were able to see what people were able to do."

Overall 12 different Tech players saw playing time in the match.

The Huskies continued their strong defensive play at the net to down the Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22). Tech finished the match with a 13.0 to 5.0 advantage in blocks.

Senior Jen Jung tallied one block solo and added five block assists to led the Huskies. She also finished with a .615 attack percentage and a match-high 18 kills.

Michigan Tech had three other players finish with 10 or more kills in the match. Senior Christa Jung collected 15 kills, senior Ashley Nyenhuis had 11 and junior Kelly Jorgenson added 10.

Armstrong continued her dominance at the serving line recording four more aces against NWMSU to finish the day with seven.

"Northwest Missouri challenged us more. The girls played with character and didn't give," said Mikesch about the match which featured 10 lead changes and 29 tied scores. "If we keep playing like this we will have a great season."

Tech will wrap up play at the Comfort Inn & Suites/Firewater Grille Tournament tomorrow (Aug. 30) against Minn. State Moorhead and No. 11 Emporia State.