ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Northwestern welcomed North Central University to the Ericksen Center for a Friday night UMAC match-up. The Eagles trumped the Rams in straight sets with scores of 25-14, 25-16 and 25-10.
 
With the win, Northwestern improved to 20-7 overall and 13-1 in the UMAC. This marks the Eagles' fourteenth straight season under Head Coach Beth Wilmeth where they've reached twenty wins. NCU falls to 6-21, 1-13 in conference action.
 
In point comparisons, the Eagles scored 48 points to North Central's 23, in what resulted in a short 50-minute match.

Northwestern was led offensively by senior Mariah Halvorsen (Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata) who tallied 11 kills and hit a .400 attack average. Freshman Jackie Timm (Iowa Falls, Iowa/Iowa Falls) added seven kills, hitting .500 and Jenay Fuglestad (Maple Grove, Minn./Heritage Christian) added six. Kenna Wahl (Springfield, Minn./Springfield) added some offensive spark, knocking in three service aces in the three-setter.

Sydney Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./MACCRAY) was the stat leader on the defensive end, picking up 10 digs in addition to her 24 assists. Anna Gasch (Waverly, Iowa/Waverly-Shell Rock) led the Eagles in their blocking efforts, taking part in four block assists and one solo block.

Northwestern will return to action on Tuesday, Oct. 23 when they travel to St. Bonifacius to take on Crown College in UMAC play. First serve is slated for 7 PM. Follow the Eagles online this season at www.unweagles.com