Niagara’s Bristol Sanicki (10) blasts a shot past Suring defenders Ellayna Skarban (10) and Aliya Cox (8) during M&O Conference volleyball action Thursday at Niagara, Wis. (Terry Raiche photo)

Niagara travels to play St. Thomas Aquinas tonight after dropping a 3-0 decision at home Thursday against Suring.

Thursday’s match was competitive, although the Eagles prevailed 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. Niagara was paced by Alivia Kleikamp, 11 kills, and Bristol Sanicki, eight kills. Elesia Sweig had 25 assists, while Grace Payette was credited with 15 digs.

Earlier in the week, Niagara posted a 3-0 win at Oneida Nation, 25-14, 25-12, 25-22.

Payette led the chart with 10 service aces and 11 digs. Sweig registered 15 assists and Peyton Allred had eight kills and 12 digs.

Niagara vs. Suring stats:

Elesia Sweig, 1 block, 25 assists, 7 digs

Lexi Champagne, 1 assist, 8 digs

Bristol Sanicki, 3 aces, 8 kills, 2 blocks, 5 digs

Peyton Allred, 3 kills, 7 digs

Alyssa Hedmark, 2 kills, 1 block, 1 dig

Grace Payette, 2 aces, 15 digs

Annalee White, 2 digs,

Alivia Kleikamp, 11 kills, 1 block, 1 dig

Sydney Swanson, 1 ace, 13 digs

Jaelyn Kleikamp, 2 kills, 1 block, 2 digs