HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky volleyball got back on track this weekend, defeating Horizon League adversary Milwaukee 3-1 Saturday evening inside Regents Hall.
NKU (5-10, 3-1 Horizon) improved their overall conference record out to 3-1 with a four-set victory over the Panthers of Milwaukee (4-13, 3-3 Horizon). The Norse bounced back from dropping the opening set at 23-25 to dominate Milwaukee in set two, winning it 25-14 overall. Sets three and four proved to be just as intense as the first but the Norse prevailed winning them 25-21 and 25-22 respectively.
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NKU TAKEAWAYS
- Hunt posted a phenomenal match with 13 kills and a season-high attack percentage of .565 against Milwaukee. Hunt also saw a season-high in total blocks with 6.0 on the night.
- Burke continued her climb to 1,000 digs as she totaled 14 overall for the second consecutive match.. She currently sits at 908 overall.
- Houston recorded a double-double with 23 total assists and 10 digs in the contest. Her 23 assists is her sixth match of the season totaling 20 or more in a single contest.
UP NEXT
The Norse continue their home stand as they see Horizon League rival step into Regents Hall next on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Tuesday's match will feature Greek Life Night and Pajama Jam from Regents Hall.
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