Huskies ranked No. 19, Two named all-tournament team

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech remains at No. 19 in this week's AVCA Division II Coaches Poll. Jillian Kuizenga and Janie Grindland were named to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament Team.

The Huskies were No. 19 last week and the No. 19 ranking is the highest for the Huskies since 1996. The Black and Gold were ranked No. 23 in the 2022 Preseason Poll and ended 2021 at No. 22.

Kuizenga led Tech's offense last weekend, averaging 3.2 kills per set while hitting .301. She added 10 blocks and nine digs. Grindland hit .470 and averaged 2 kills per set, 1.3 blocks per set, and 1.1 digs per set.

The Huskies went 2-1 at the Hampton Inn Invitational at Parkside. Tech had its first match of the weekend canceled mid-match due to heat in the gym. The Huskies fell 3-1 to McKendree Friday and then earned sweeps of Illinois Springfield and Minnesota Crookston Saturday.

Tech is 6-1 overall and hosts Davenport and Grand Valley this weekend at the SDC Gym to open conference play. The Huskies host the Panthers at 6 p.m. Friday and the Lakers at 3 p.m. Saturday. Friday's match is Teacher Appreciation Night at the SDC Gym. Local educators can buy a ticket and get one free by using the code HuskiesLoveTeachers at BuyHuskiesTickets.com.

AVCA Poll - September 5, 2022