DES MOINES, IOWA -  The Drake University volleyball team swept South Dakota (25-12, 25-18, 28-26) to extend its program-best start to 12-0. The win gave Drake a 14-set winning streak, one short of the school record set by the 1996 squad.

"It's certainly great that we can do that," said head coach Phil McDaniel. "It shows we are playing at a high level. I know it won't last forever, but we are enjoying it."

Senior Angela Bys (Marion, Iowa) led the Drake offense with 15 kills.

"Angela (Bys) had a solid game," added McDaniel. "She is seeing the court well. She has been steady for us the whole season. "

Junior setter Caitlin Johnson (Sycamore, Ill.) notched her fourth double-double of the season with 19 assists and 10 digs.

"She has been solid all year and she is a great defender," said McDaniel. "She is one of the things that makes our offense run smoothly. She had a good match today and it doesn't surprise me that she is able to get a double-double in assists and digs.

Alana Wittenburg added 15 digs for Drake.

The third set was the most contested as Drake had a 17-11 lead, but allowed South Dakota to come back and for an opportunity at set point.

"We came out strong in the third set but we lost focus for about ten points there," said McDaniel. "I thought the team was able to get refocused and finish the set. "

The Bulldogs meet Stephen F. Austin tonight at 7:30 in the final game of the Hampton Inn Bulldog Challenge.