sioux falls, s. D. - the #1 golden bears swept augustana for the second time this week and moved their regular season nsic streak to 69. Cu is now 22-4 overall and 17-0 in the nsic, they are now just one game away from guaranteeing an eighth straight nsic title. Augustana falls to 12-14 overall and 8-9 in the nsic. box score

cu had four hitters in double digits as the hit .385 on the night. megan carlson had yet another double-double, she led the way with 12 kills and added ten digs as well. emily palkert and kayla koenecke each had 11 kills and cassie haag added ten of her own. Setter amanda konetchy had 43 assists and 12 digs to have a double double herself.

the golden bears fell behind 8-6 early on in the set but scored eight of the next ten to take a 14-10 lead midway through. Augie got back within two at 14-12, 20-18 and 21-19 but cu was able to score four straight points and won set on 25-19.

it was another close battle in the second set and again augie jumped out at first taking an 8-5 lead. Concordia responded once again by scored eight of the next nine to take a 13-9 lead. Augustana got within one at 18-17 and 19-18 but cu pulled about late and won set two 25-21.

concordia jumped out early in set three but this time it was augustana who pulled back in the match tying it eight early on. Cu again scored eight of the next nine to take a commanding 16-9 lead and ran away with set three 25-16.

the golden bears will be back in action tuesday as they host rival #3 minnesota duluth at the gangelhoff at 7 p.m. It will be dig for a cure night tuesday night as cu volleyball hopes to raise money to fight breast cancer. You can donate money per your own teams dig total.

photo courtesy of justin oakman