The visiting Homer volleyball team defeated Nikiski 28-26, 25-19, 13-25 and 25-23 on Tuesday night in Southcentral Conference play.

The Mariners improved to 3-1 in the league and 3-3 overall in nontournament matches, while the Bulldogs fell to 0-3 and 1-4.

Izzy Dye paced the Mariners with 16 kills, while Gracie Miotke had seven kills, Nevaeh Diaz had six kills, Brooke Shafer had 32 assists and Rececca Trowbridge had four aces.

For Nikiski, Ashlynne Playle had 12 kills, three blocks and five aces, Avery White had 15 digs and five aces, Kailey Stynsberg had 21 digs, and Savanna Stock had 15 digs, 13 assists, four kills, three blocks and six aces.

Homer will be in action at the Lady Grizzly Invite in Anchorage on Friday and Saturday.