Bulldogs go 1-1 on first day of Emory Classic volleyball tournament
TLU falls to Springfield in five, defeats Gettysburg in four
9/10/2010 6:29:30 PM
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ATLANTA -- The Texas Lutheran women's volleyball team recorded a win and a loss Friday at the Emory University Class in Atlanta. The Bulldogs opened the tournament with a five-game loss to Springfield (Mass.) and then rebounded to defeat Gettysburg (Pa.) in four games.
TLU fell to Springfield by a count of 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-10. The Bulldogs downed Gettysburg 25-17, 25-19, 20-25, 27-25.
TLU's overall record now stands at 1-3.
Against Springfield, senior outside hitter Jessica Stetler (San Antonio/Churchill) recorded 23 kills and a hitting percentage of .449. Manda Martin (Burnet/Burnet) delivered 33 assists, and Blair O'Brien (Austin/Manor) collected 23 digs. Davina Hurst (Lampasas/Lampasas) served three aces, and Marcia Sagebiel (Seguin/Seguin) recorded two solo blocks.
In the Gettysburg match, Stetler again led the way with 20 kills. Martin totaled 41 assists, and Sami Springfield (New Braunfels/Canyon) and Brooke Basey (Buda/Hays) each served a pair of aces. Hurst collected 20 of TLU's 72 digs, and Eden Denney (Converse/Judson) contributed three blocks.
The Bulldogs continue play Saturday at the Emory Classic with an 11 a.m. match against No. 22 Tufts (Mass.) and a 1 p.m. match against host and third-ranked Emory (Ga.). All times are eastern.
College Volleyball
Emory Classic in Atlanta, Ga.
Springfield (Mass.) d. Texas Lutheran
25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-10
TLU Stats - Kills: Jessica Stetler 23; Assists: Manda Martin 33; Aces: Davina Hurst 3; Digs: Blair O'Brien 23; Blocks: Marcia Sagebiel 2.
TLU Record: 0-3.
Texas Lutheran d. Gettysburg
25-17, 25-19, 20-25, 27-25
TLU Stats - Kills: Jessica Stetler 20; Assists: Manda Martin 41; Aces: Sami Springfield 2, Brooke Basey 2; Digs: Davina Hurst 20; Blocks: Eden Denney 3.
TLU Record: 1-3.