CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Brandeis University volleyball team picked
up its first conference win over the season as the Judges defeated
the University of Chicago, 3-2, on the Maroons' home court to open
up the second University Athletic Association round robin. The
Judges also suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of Washington
University, the No. 2 team in the nation.
In the win over Chicago, the Judges won their longest game of the
season in game one, 35-33, before falling in the next two, 21-30,
22-30. Coach Michelle Kim's squad rallied to take the final two
games, 30-18, 15-12. Three Judges had double figures in kills, led
by rookie Piera Carfagno (Los Angeles, Calif.), who had 15 kills.
She also recorded five digs and three blocks. Sophomre outside
hitter Lorraine Wingenbach (Buffalo, N.Y.) contributed 14 kills,
eight digs and two service aces. Rookie middie blocker Bridget
McAllister (Santa Clara, Calif.) rounded out the trio in double
figures with 13 kills and two blocks. Sophomore setter Violette
Ruggiero (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) had 42 assists in the match.
Washington University defeated the Judges handily, 30-25, 30-16,
30-14. Wingenbach finished with nine kills, while junior opposite
Ashley Powers (Waltham, Mass.) had seven kills, four service aces
and a block.
Volleyball breaks into UAA win column with 3-2 victory over Chicago
Posted: Oct 14, 2006