PORTLAND, Ore. - Pacific Lutheran won its 32nd consecutive Northwest Conference volleyball match on Friday night, defeating Lewis & Clark College 25-22, 25-18, 25-21, at Pamplin Sports Center.

The Lutes improved their season record to 9-3 and their conference mark to 3-0 with the straight-set win over the host Pioneers. Their 32-match winning streak dates back to the 2008 season.

Beth Hanna pounded down 14 kills, compiled a .265 attack percentage and added 10 digs to lead the Lutes to the victory. Kelsie Moore chipped in with 11 kills, Blair Bjorkman had 26 digs and Sarah Beaver finished with 24 assists for the victors. Missy DeWalt was credited with three solo blocks for PLU, who finished with a .203 attack percentage.

The Lutes opened the first set with an error but quickly bounced back to take the lead for the remainder of the set. The Pioneers trailed 16-10 at one point but bounced back to cut the Lute lead to one at 19-18 before the Lutes closed it out for a 25-22 victory.
 
Pacific Lutheran took a 3-2 lead in the second second and would not trail the rest of the way, earning its largest lead at 16-6 on a Moore kill. 

Lewis & Clark grabbed a 10-6 lead at one point in the third set and later held a 20-16 advantage. The Lutes clawed their way back into it the set on the next play, going on a 9-1 run to come from behind to take the set and match.

PLU returns to conference action at 7 p.m. Saturday when it plays the Pacific University Boxers in Forest Grove.

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