ROCK ISLAND, IL - The fifth-ranked UW-Eau Claire volleyball team swept its third invitational of the season as it defeated both Augustana College (IL) and Loras College (IA) in three games on the final day of the Augustana Invitational.

In the Blugolds first match against the host Augustana College, Eau Claire won 30-27, 30-27, 30-26. Jodi Dunbar (Sr.-Platteville, WI) had 14 kills to lead the Blugolds. Ashley Danielson (Sr.-Cadott, WI) was second on the team with eight kills and had a .523 attack percentage.

The win improved the Blugolds record to 16-1 overall, while Augustana fell to 2-14. The Blugolds improved to 2-1 all-time against Augustana.

In the Blugolds final match of the invite, Eau Claire defeated Loras College 30-21, 30-25, 30-21. Jessica Groh (Sr.-Eau Claire, WI/North) led the Blugolds with 15 kills with a .520 attack percentage. Coming into this week, Groh led Division III with 1.92 blocks per game. Nikki Peterson (Jr.-North St. Paul, MN/North) was second on the Blugolds with nine kills.

The Blugolds are now 17-1 overall and have won 10 straight matches. Loras falls to a record of 9-9. The Blugolds are also now 2-1 all-time against Loras College

Next, the Blugolds begin a stretch of six straight conference matches as they will host I-94 rival UW-Stout Wednesday night in the McPhee Physical Education Center. Action is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

- JR -