#3 seeded Northwestern Tigers defeated #2 seeded Cumberland Beavers in straight sets 25-14, 25-20, 26-24 in the opening round of WIAA Regional Playoffs. The Tigers were led tonight by Brynn Hessel with 9K,9D Brynn Erickson, 3K, 16D, and Brinley Tonn's 32 Set assists. Tigers will face the winner of Hayward and Barron in the WIAA Regional Final on Saturday.