The University of Minnesota Duluth continued positive momentum, winning is third straight in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play with a three-game sweep of Minot State University on the road in Minot, North Dakota on Friday afternoon.

No. 10 UMD (19-7, 12-5 NSIC) made short work of Minot State (3-21, 0-17 NSIC), keeping the Beavers winless in league play thanks in large part to a 17-kill performance by senior outside hitter Mariah Scharf. The Bulldogs made easy work of the night, winning 25-15, 25-9, and 25-17 in the straight-set victory. UMD totalled 45 kills on the night, led by Scharf, compared to just 20 by the Beavers, who hit just .080 on the night. Freshman libero Erin Schindler played a large part in that defensive effort, hauling in 19 digs for the Bulldogs. The UMD middle blocking tandem of senior Monica Turner and junior Sydnie Mauch and freshman right-side hitter Sarah Kelly each played part in three blocks in the game.

OUTSIDE HITS
Turner knocked down eight kills on 13 swings without an error to lead the Bulldogs with a .615 attack percentage ... senior outside Mallory Sal had seven kills to lead the Beavers ... Logan Desorcy had eight digs to lead MSU ... senior seter Ashley Hinsch collected 34 assists for UMD while freshman Kelsey Dewulf had 16 for Minot State.

UP NEXT
UMD will make its final road stop of the regular season tomorrow afternoon as the Bulldogs take on the University of Mary in Bismarck. Opening serve is set for 4:00 p.m.