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The University of Minnesota Duluth continued its homecoming weekend with another three-set Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference sweep over Winona State, extending its home winning streak to 20 matches on Saturday afternoon.

The Bulldogs (15-1, 6-1 NSIC) rolled with double-digit victories in the first two sets, but Winona State (5-11, 2-5 NSIC) made the final set interesting before UMD pulled away late to win the match 25-15, 25-13, 25-21. The Warriors have just one victory in 70 all-time matches against the Bulldogs. The match featured just three lead changes, and UMD did not trail in the entire second set.

A trio of Bulldogs each tallied double-digit kills. Freshman middle blocker Sydnie Mauch led UMD with 13, while senior outside hitter Kate Lange and sophomore outside hitter Mariah Scharf each added ten. In addition, Lange led the Bulldogs with four of the team's 13 blocks on the afternoon. Sophomore setter Ashley Hinsch collected 40 assists, while a pair of Bulldogs, junior outside hitter Katie Ledwell and junior libero Julie Rainey each added double-digit digs. Rainey led the way with 26 in the match, while Ledwell had 17. Defensively, UMD held Winona State to an .085 hitting percentage.

The homestand continues Tuesday night for the Bulldogs as they take one last turn out of NSIC play against Northern Michigan University. That match is set for a 7:00 p.m. opening serve.