UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – The Saginaw Valley State University volleyball team defeated Northwood University Friday night (10/2) by a score of 3-0. The Cardinals took the first game by a 26-24 score before taking the next two by counts of 25-15 and 25-22, respectively.

Senior Allison Schlinkert (Marysville, Mich.) led the offensive attack with 12 kills and three service aces. Sophomore Annie Buxton (Aurora, Ont./Aurora SS) contributed nine kills and four digs in the match. Senior Kait Harris (Essexville, Mich./Garber HS) recorded 38 assists in the three-game match along with six digs and three kills. Junior Jessica Treiber (Unionville, Mich./Unionville-Sebewaing HS) added eight kills in the contest.

The victory puts the Cardinals’ record at 11-5 overall on the season with a 6-2 mark in GLIAC play while the Timberwolves fall to 5-11 overall and 3-5 in the conference. SVSU will host Wayne State tomorrow (10/3) in a 4:30 pm GLIAC contest.