VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota (23-2, 12-1 Summit) received a match-high 14 kills and 17 digs from Elizabeth Juhnke in a three-set victory over North Dakota. Game scores went 25-15, 25-11, 25-16.
 
With the win, the Coyotes extend their win streak to 10 games and remain at the top of the league standings.
 
Who Stood Out
South Dakota spread the love tonight with eight players registering kills on the stat line. Middle blocker Madison Harms put down 12 kills and totaled five blocks for the Coyotes. Evelyn Diederich and Brynn Paumen each added six kills for the Yotes.
 
Western Illinois (4-22, 0-14 Summit) was led by outside hitter Brittany Wulf who totaled 10 kills and four digs. Libero Karli Wenzel tallied a team-high 12 digs while Aubrey Putman followed with 10 digs.
 
Turning Point
Set one started as a tight-knit battle, with either team trading points until a 13-13 tie. A kill from Juhnke spurred the Coyotes to a 12-2 run to win set one. It was all South Dakota from there, as the Coyotes cleared the bench and swept the Leathernecks.
 
Notable

• Juhnke record her 18^th double-double on the season.
• In her third collegiate start, Madi Woodin dished out a match-high 40 assists and had 10 digs for her third double-double.
• Kylen Sealock, Avery Beckett, and Keyauna Linwood all found the hardwood tonight, with each tallying at least one kill.
• Lolo Weideman notched 14 digs while Kamryn Farris followed with 12 digs.

 
Quotable
"I thought it was a really good team win," said head coach Leanne Williamson. "We played a pretty clean game and I was happy to see that. Anytime you can win in three, especially at home, it's going to be a positive, especially going down the stretch here in conference."
 
Up Next
The Coyotes host St. Thomas on Saturday at 4:45 p.m.