OMAHA, Neb. - Bemidji State (3-6) and Michigan Tech (4-6) exchanged two games before BSU was able to stand strong and pull out a 3-2 win this afternoon. Scores were 30-28, 17-30, 31-29, 19-30 and 15-8.

In games 1-4, the winning squad got off to an early lead. BSU had 5-1 and 10-4 runs to open up games one and two. Meanwhile, MTU got going with 6-1 and 5-1 scoring streaks in games two and four. In the deciding game, the Beavers notched the count at 4-4 before they went on a 12-4 run to close the match.

Sophomore middle blocker Heather Haugan (Lanesboro, Minn.) notched a career high with 27 kills and 12 digs in the affair, while junior outside hitter Lisa Smith (Hastings, Minn.) chipped in 20 kills and 17 digs. There were five Beavers with 10+ digs as they were led by defensive specialist Kristine Engman (Virginia, Minn.) with 18 digs. Sophomore setter Kristin Smith (Rockford, Ill.) put in a career effort with her 57 assists and four service aces. In addition, sophomore outside hitter Kelly Piper (Eagan, Minn.) added 10 digs.

Next up for BSU will be the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opener as it will travel to Northern State and take on Minnesota-Morris the following night. Action takes place on Sept. 20-21 with both matches scheduled for 7:00 p.m.