CALDWELL, Idaho - Oregon Tech rallied from a 12-9 deficit in Set 5 to earn a road win at College of Idaho 3-2 (25-19, 20-25, 25-18, 25-27, 15-13) at the J.A. Albertson Center Friday night.
 
"Wow! What a match this evening," said head coach Ken Murczek. "It is tough being up 2-1 on the road and not finishing in the fourth set. We need to learn how to play our best volleyball after 20 points. I am excited that we were able to create some pressure from behind the service line when we got down 12-9 in the fifth set. I am looking forward to see how we respond against a ranked opponent tomorrow night in La Grande."
 
Tech improved to 19-5 overall and 15-4 CCC play. The College of Idaho falls to 9-10 in conference and 12-15 overall with the loss.
 
Kaylin Talonen had a match-high 22 kills for the Owls with senior's Nicole Reyes and Faith Houck-Wylie adding 15 kills each.
 
Tech had slight hitting percentage edge .214 to .191 for CI.
 
Aubrey Kievit held down the back row with a game high 28 digs with Lindsey Sampson adding 20 and, Reyes 16 for the Owls.  
 
Tech will play at No.12 Eastern Oregon University on Saturday at 5:00 PM in La Grande, Oregon.
 
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