KIRKLAND, Wash. – After coming off a big win last night, Northwest University (8-9, 4-4 CCC) volleyball stayed hot in their first game, beating Oregon Tech 25-16. The next three games we very competitive, going into extra points in two of the games (25-16, 27-25, 22-25, 26-24).
 
The biggest standout in the game came from Northwest University battling at the net. The Eagles put up 12 blocks compared to the Owls' 1 block. Kylie Szczepanski, of Northwest University, had 6 blocks on the night. Audrey Saelens contributed with 5 blocks. Sarah Warner, coming back from an injury, played a crucial role in the Eagles' success this weekend, with 14 kills and 2 aces.
 
Chase Bohman led the Owls with 26 kills and 14 digs. Nicole Reyes had 16 digs and 1 ace on the night. Jaime Toedtemeier had 46 assists with a .455 hitting percentage.
 
Head coach Steven Bain commented, "It was a hard fought match tonight, and Oregon Tech's resolve on the second night of a long road trip was impressive. They were especially strong from the service line, and at times, we struggled with passing our responsibilities. Some of that may have been related to last night's emotional win, but credit our ladies for demonstrating the grit required to make plays at key moments. Most importantly, the players are beginning to see tangible returns on the effort they have been investing in the process, and they are excited to get back in the gym for another week of preparation."