KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – No. 10 ranked Southern Oregon University extended its win streak over Oregon Tech to 31 as the Raiders downed Oregon Tech 3-0, (25-21, 25-22, 25-16) Tuesday night in Cascade Conference play. SOU moves to 5-0 in CC Play and a perfect 12-0 to start the year. Tech slips to 7-5 overall and 2-3 in CCC play with all three losses coming to Top 25 ranked teams.
 
"It was a tough fought match tonight. We stuck to the game plan well and served tough, but missed too many to beat such a great team," said OIT Head Coach Andrew Clifton. "I thought the mistakes we were making are fixable and we will continue to grow each week. I was especially impressed with Amanda and Melody Edwards play tonight and I am looking forward to continuing to get better with their hitting and blocking. Although a tough loss, we will bounce back tomorrow and start to prepare for Multnomah and Warner Pacific."

All three frames were tight, but SOU ended the first on a 5-2 run, the second on a 4-0 run and the third on a 16-6 run. 
 
Southern Oregon stayed on the attack most of the night led by Mikayla Hoyt and her 12 kills. Elliot Cook added 8 kills in the win with Nila Lukens and Dani Johnson each adding 6 kills. Overall SOU had a kill percentage of .223 while holding the home team Owls to just .185.
 
Tech was led by Senior Chase Bohman who had 11 kills and 8-digs on the night.
 
Tech's defense was tough with a 9-6 edge in blocks led by Freshman Melody Edward who had a game high six.
 
Southern Oregon served the ball very well with a 6-1 advantage in aces on the night.
 
Up next: The Lady Owls will look to rebound as they host Multnomah University this Friday at 7:00 pm and Warner Pacific on Saturday at 5:00 pm with both matches at Danny Miles Court.
 
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