NIC romps; No. 3 Salt Lake next
<p>North Idaho College's Danielle Hodge watches her shot clear a weak spot in Snow College's defense to score the winning point to close the third set 27-25 during the Cardinal's sweep of the Badgers Thursday.</p>
COEUR d’ALENE — Tina Strahinic had 17 kills as 10th-ranked North Idaho College swept Snow College 25-17, 25-9, 27-25 in Scenic West Athletic Conference volleyball Thursday night at Christianson Gym.
Kaylee Ponce had eight kills and 11 digs for NIC (18-5, 4-0 SWAC). Fei Gao added six kills and 11 digs, Gabriella Rifilato had 25 assists and Kyona Hunt had 10 digs.
“I think we came out strong; we were excited to be at home,” NIC coach Colleen Frohlich said. “We came out firing away and took control early.”
Niurika Toribio had 13 kills for Snow (13-10, 3-1).
On Saturday NIC plays host to third-ranked Salt Lake Community College (21-3, 2-2), which lost to No. 11 Southern Idaho in four games Thursday night in Twin Falls.
“We’re playing well, and we’re excited to get them on our home court,” Frohlich said.