Northern Michigan University volleyball secures three-match winning streak

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball team has secured a three-match winning streak following a series of victories against Davenport, Parkside, and Lake Superior State.

In their most recent outing, the Wildcats defeated the Davenport Panthers 3-1 (23-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-21), handing the Panthers their first home loss of the season. NMU recorded a season-high 11 aces and 10 blocks during the match. KC Fortune led the offense with 13 kills, while Laynie Russell and Anna O’Keefe each contributed 10 kills.

Prior to the Davenport win, NMU achieved two consecutive victories to reach a .500 season record. They first defeated Parkside 3-1 (25-16, 21-25, 25-18, 25-19), led by KC Fortune with 16 kills. This was followed by a sweep of Lake Superior State, winning three straight sets (25-21, 25-14, 25-20). Following these performances, the Wildcats have improved to a 9-8 overall record and 6-3 in the GLIAC.