Michigan Tech

HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Michigan Tech volleyball team wrapped up the regular season with a 3-0 sweep of Roosevelt 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.
 
"It was a solid team win today to put a very positive cap on the regular season," Tech coach Cindy Pindral said. "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!"
 
Tech went on a 10-3 run in the first set to take command. Rachel Zurek had six kills, and Paige Wagner had the final two kills for the Huskies in set one.
 
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. Tricia Kennedy had three kills and two blocks.
 
The Huskies earned their 10th sweep of the season, holding off the Lakers in the third. Amara Beaudoin had a kill for match point followed by an ace by Madelynn Kreider. Rachel Zurek put down five kills in the third.
 
Rachel Zurek tallied a match-high 14 kills. Tricia Kennedy added eight kills while hitting .636, and Paige Wagner finished with seven and hit .462. Madelynn Kreider set the attack with 31 assists. Kayla Heinonen and Keeley Nellis led with eight digs each.
 
Kate Loch, Jacqueline Yancy, Amelia Albers, Rachel Zurek, and Tricia Kennedy were recognized on the court after the match on Senior Day. Jacqueline Yancy is injured and had a ceremonial first serve. The other four played in the match.
 
The GLIAC Tournament begins on Wednesday with the quarterfinal round. The top four teams will host. Saginaw Valley State plays at Grand Valley State on Sunday to finalize the conference regular season schedule.