HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Northern Michigan volleyball team toppled Michigan Tech, 3-1, Tuesday night at the SDC Gym in front of 570 fans.

"Michigan Tech is a very hostile place to play," head coach Dominic Yoder said. "I'm very proud that our players overcame the stresses in the final sets."

After the Huskies won the first set, 25-18, the Wildcats rallied to win the next three by 25-20, 25-21 and 25-17 margins.

In the second set, the teams traded points throughout. Northern Michigan was able to pull away late by winning the last four points.

The third set was more of the same, as the teams were tied 10 times through the early goings. With the teams knotted at 17 apiece, the Wildcats won three-straight points to build a cushion and then never allowed the Huskies back within a single point.

In the fourth set, with the teams locked in a 15-15 tie, Northern Michigan went on a 10-2 run to secure the victory. During that run, Lisa Studnicka recorded back-to-back service aces and two kills.

A trio of Wildcats reached the double digits in kills in the match: Studnicka (14), Kayla Chosa (14) and Madison Whitehead (11).

"Lisa, Kayla and Madison had very good offensive performances tonight," Yoder said.

Jami Hogeboom reached the 40-assist plateau, totaling 42, for the 11th time this season. She has hit that mark in seven of the past 10 games. 

Defensively, the Wildcats were paced by Alex Berger, who posted a game-high 28 digs. Studnicka (16) and Autumn Monsma (12) also reached the double digits in digs. Northern Michigan also stymied the Husky attack with 14 blocks.

"Berger's 28 kills show how much this match meant to our seniors," Yoder said.

With the win, the Wildcats improve to 18-8 (7-7 GLIAC). They return to action Friday when they face Wayne State at 7 p.m.