Tommies stay hot, extend win streak

Freshman Kate Achenbach had 12 kills and hit .355 and Fran Egan added nine kills to lead a balanced offense as No. 17-ranked Tommie Volleyball scored a 3-0 home win over Northwestern-St. Paul Friday night at Schoenecker Arena. St. Thomas won 25-22, 25-18, 25-19.

The Tommies (19-3), who have won eight matches in a row, hit .252 against the Eagles (11-7) and completed a 2-0 run on the day.

Grace Anetipa continued her solid play with 35 assists and 13 digs. Ellie Meyer had 27 digs, and Madie Kroehler added 12 kills and nine digs. Freshman Selena Levendoski had six kills, four blocks, an ace and five digs.

Kendra Hardy had 15 kills and hit .294 for Northwestern.

The Toms play Saturday at St. Catherine (3 p.m.) as they'll attempt to stay unbeaten in league play.