Cards move into 4th after defeating Utah State Eastern

COEUR d'ALENE — Allie Ferrin, a sophomore from University High in Spokane, had 31 kills and 14 digs for the Cardinals in a 25-20, 20-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-11 win over the Eagles of Price, Utah., in a Scenic West Athletic Conference match at Christianson Gymnasium. 

"Allie had a monster performance," NIC coach Drew Pascua said. "Our defense was on point tonight and we found our rhythm behind the service line." 

NIC (15-11, 4-5 SWAC) moves into fourth place in the conference with one match remaining, moving Utah State-Eastern (15-8, 3-5) into fifth. Only the top four teams advance to the Region 18 Tournament Nov. 6-7 in Taylorsville, Utah. 

The Cardinals host CSI (17-8, 6-3), currently second in the conference), next Saturday to conclude the regular season.  

Freshman Eileen Schmidt had 14 digs, freshman Olivia Zazuetta — the former Lakeland High star — 16 assists, sophomore Riley Dolven 35 assists and eight digs for NIC. 

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