Thief River Falls, Minn - Northland Community & Technical College swept an MCAC Northern Division volleyball match against the visiting Itasca Vikings Wednesday night. The Pioneers dominated the first two sets, winning 25-8 in set number one and 25-12 in the second set. The Vikings made things interesting in the third set, which was tied 20-20 at one point. The Pioneers won five of the final six points to win the set 25-21 and secure the three-set sweep. 

Setter Chloe Kuznia coordinated the Northland offensive attack with 32 assists, with hitter Madison Witte continuing her strong season with 12 kills. 

Northland improved to 3-3 in the MCAC Northern Division and 5-6 overall with the win. Itasca fell to 0-6 in the conference and 1-6 overall with the loss. 

The Pioneers are off for a week but return action Wednesday, Sept. 29 with a trip to International Falls to face the Rainy River Voyageurs (1-3 conference, 2-7 overall)

Northland 3, Itasca 0

• Scores - Northland wins 25-8, 25-12, 25-21
• Assists - Chloe Kuznia 32, Cassidy Corbett 1.
• Kills - Madison Witte 12, Vivian Coan 8, Cassidy Corbett 7, Chloe Kuznia 4, Jayce Knutson 4, Madison Paulson 4, Katelynn Nordine 1 
• Digs - Vivian Coan 10, Chloe Kuznia 8, Cassidy Corbett 7, Madison Paulson 7, Kylie Solheim 6, Madison Witte 3, Jaycee Knutson 3.