KEARNEY, Neb. – Anyse Smith turned in another impressive performance, putting down 16 kills while hitting .387. The Golden Suns offense had their best showing this season, hitting .256 as a team while earning their first sweep victory.

"I have so much faith in this team," said head coach Kera Dukic. "We know how bad they want to win and have fun learning throughout the process together. Today we showed grit and perseverance and are headed back to Russellville with two wins in a row. Excited to get conference started this week with conference rival, Harding!"

NEXT UP

• The Golden Suns begin conference play at Harding, Tuesday, September. 17, at 6 p.m. in Rhodes-Reaves Fieldhouse in Searcy, Ark.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Golden Suns started the game off with a 17-4 run with kills from Allie Anderson and Greer Rogers.
• Tech took the first set handedly 25-11.
• The Cowgirls took the lead early in the second 16-11 but Tech clawed back to tie things up 18-18.
• NMHU had two set points but couldn't capitalize and the Golden Suns took the second set 29-27.
• Tech took a small lead to start the third set, 9-6 but NMHU tied things up 11-11.
• Neither team led by more than two until took a four-point lead to win the third set 25-21 and the match.

 
NOTABLES

• Rogers had team-best .400 hitting percentage, with seven kills.
• Brianna Merkel dished out match-high 35 assists.
• Rilie Vote was second on the team with nine kills, hitting .368.
• Tech hit a blistering .577 in the first set, putting down 16 kills on 26 attempts.