Tech sweeps the day and event, Kuizenga named MVP

SEASIDE, Calif. – No. 23 Michigan Tech wrapped up its year-opening weekend with two extra sweeps on Saturday (Aug. 27) to end 4- at the Otter Invitational—all in straight sets. The Huskies defeated Cal Condition Dominguez Hills in the early morning and tournament-host Cal Condition Monterey Bay in the afternoon.

Exterior hitter Jillian Kuizenga was named the MVP of the Otter Invitational and was on the all-event staff soon after she averaged 3.25 kills per established on the weekend though hitting .265. Setter Lina Espejo-Ramirez and libero Carissa Beyer were being also named to the all-match team. Espejo-Ramirez averaged 9.58 helps for each established and 2.92 digs for every set. Beyer led the Huskies’ defense with 3.8 digs for every established

Michigan Tech 3, Cal Point out Dominguez Hills

The Huskies defeated the Toros 26-24, 25-20, and 25-15 to start off the day. Tech racked up 20 kills in the first established and hit .515. The Black and Gold closed the 2nd established on a 9-5 operate and cruised in the 3rd established with operates of 7-1 and 5-.

Kuizenga tallied 14 kills in the match when hitting .444. Lindy Oujiri extra 9 kills whilst Meg Raabe and Janie Grindland additional five every single. Espejo-Ramirez experienced a double-double with 33 helps and 11 digs. Beyer led with 12 digs.

Michigan Tech 3, Cal Point out Monterey Bay

Tech trailed in all three sets but rallied to acquire down the Otters 26-24, 25-20, and 25-22. The Otters held setpoint in the 1st before the Huskies…