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HOUGHTON -- A pair of Huskies from the Michigan Tech volleyball team were honored when the GLIAC announced its all-conference teams on Thursday.
Rachel Zurek was named to the All-GLIAC First Team, and Madelynn Kreider of Kingsford was an honorable mention selection.
Sophomore setter Kreider totaled 1,141 assists, averaging 10.19 per set while also being second on the team with 342 digs (3.05 per set). During the regular season, she ranked second in the GLIAC in assists per set and tenth in digs per set while being eighth in the NCAA in total assists.
Kreider had 19 double-doubles in 2026, with season highs of 62 assists against South Dakota Mines and 21 digs at Grand Valley State. She also tallied 78 kills, 32 aces, and 28 blocks.
During the regular season, senior outside hitter Zurek was second in the GLIAC in kills per set and eighth in the nation in total kills. She ranks eighth all-time in program history with 1,238 kills. She led Tech with 441 kills, averaging 3.97 per set.
The Tech volleyball season came to an end Friday as the Huskies fell to No. 1 Ferris State 3-0 in the GLIAC Tournament semifinal. The Bulldogs won 25-14, 25-18, and 25-22 to take their 29th straight match of the season.
“I am so proud of this team for their fight and resiliency throughout this whole season while battling injuries and high-level competition,” Tech coach Cindy Pindral said. “We put on a great show and really tested Ferris.”
Tech ended its season with a 15-14 overall record under second-year head coach Pindral.