PORTLAND, OR - Northwest University women's volleyball earned its fifth match sweep of the season tonight over Warner Pacific, 25-16, 25-19, 26-24.

The Knights came out firing, taking an early lead over the Eagles, 6-0. Down by one at 13-14, the Eagles came alive with nine consecutive points to take the 21-14 lead. Kills from Karste Wright and Delaney Sparks took the first set at 25-16.

The Eagles and Knights stayed close to start the second frame before NU pulled away. Five points in a row gave NU the lead 17-8. The Knights reduced the lead only by a few points, resulting in the Eagles taking set two at 25-19.

The third frame stayed within two points until NU gained a 19-15 lead. Warner Pacific responded with four points of there own, tying the set at 19-19. The teams played tight but NU prevailed at 26-24.

NU dominated the floor tonight with 45 kills to the Knights 23. 

Kaitlyn Mickle led the offense with 14 kills while Allie Flynn collected a team season high of 31 assists. 

Head Coach Steve Bain says, "Warner Pacific is always tough to beat on their home court and tonight was no different. Their defense put us in some tough situations, and we struggled to score when we were out of system. On the plus side, we were without a starting setter and libero, so we had a number of players step forward and make plays when the match was on the line. Tomorrow will be another road challenge and I look forward to seeing how the team responds."

The Eagles continue their weekend at Multnomah tomorrow night at 5 pm.