ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - The Michigan Tech volleyball team split a pair of matches today at the Lewis Flyer Invitational. The Huskies, whose record now stands at 4-2, defeated Winona State 3-0 in its first match before losing to #25 Lewis 3-1 in the second match.

In the first match against Winona State, Tech finished with a strong advantage in both attack percentage (.241 to .050) and total blocks (13.0 to 5.0). The Huskies also finished with 40 kills to the Warrior's 29.

Senior Christa Jung led the team with 10 kills, 12 digs and a match-high five block assists.

Senior Veronica Armstrong finished with a match-high 15 kills to finish as the only other player to finish in double digits in kills. She also finished with 11 digs.

Sophomore Kaitlin Wiza finished with 12 digs and senior Kelsey Skoog recorded 34 of the team's 39 assists.

"This was a good performance to start the tournament with," said head coach Krista Mikesch. "I was really impressed with the way the team played in the third set."

Lewis finished with the advantage in every category in the match including Tech's strength blocking. The Flyers finished with 16.0 blocks to the Huskie's 9.0. Lewis also had seven service aces to just two by Tech.

"We didn't use our strengths, blocking, serving and defense," said Mikesch. "They used the home court to their advantage today."

Junior Kelly Jorgenson and Armstrong each recorded 10 kills to lead the Huskies. Wiza also finished with a team-high nine digs.

Stephanie Sagat recorded a match-high 21 kills to lead the Flyers.

"We will learn from today and then put it behind us," said Mikesch. "We need to focus on tomorrow."

The Huskies will continue day two action at the Lewis Flyer Invitational tomorrow against Wis. Parkside and No. 18 Indianapolis.