MORRIS, Minn. - The daunting five matches in five days in four different cities stretch came to an end Tuesday night for the Minnesota Morris volleyball team. They did not seem weary at all as they defeated Martin Luther in straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-12) in UMAC volleyball action at the PE Center.

The Cougars opened the match strong jumping out to a 10-3 lead. Alyssa Ukestad delivered two service aces as part of an 8-0 run. UMM later added a 7-0 run in the easy first set win.

Martin Luther battled to a 12-12 tie to start the second set before the Cougars took over. Ukestad added another ace and kills from Mia Frick and Jenna Howden were part of a 4-0 run that gave UMM a 16-12 lead. A 6-0 spurt gave the Cougars a 22-15 edge. Sierra Nori delivered two aces. A Rachel Mathias kill gave the Cougars a 2 sets to 0 lead.

The Cougars jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the third and did not look back in obtaining the straight sets win.

UMM won four the five matches during the stretch including all three conference matches.

Mathias led with nine kills and seven blocks. Layne Herrmann added 26 assists and Ukestad had 10 digs.

Minnesota Morris (18-10, 12-3 in UMAC) is off until Saturday when they host a triangular with UW-Superior and Augsburg beginning at 3 p.m. at the PE Center.