LEWISTON, Maine -- The Brandeis volleyball team captured its
second tournament of the season today, defeating Keene State
College and the University of New England by 3-0 scores to win the
Midcoast Classic hosted by Bowdoin and Bates colleges.
Brandeis (15-4) opened the second day of action against Keene State
College, picking up a 30-27, 30-21, 30-18 victory. Junior outside
hitter Lorraine Wingenbach (Buffalo, N.Y.) led the way offensively
with 13 kills and a .258 hitting percentage. Rookie OH Elizabeth
Villalino (Kailua, Hawaii) added 10 kills. Defensively, junior
libero Violette Ruggiero (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) had 16 digs,
while rookie setter Abby Blasco (Greeley, Colo.) and sophomore
middle blocker Bridget McAllister (Santa Clara, Calif.) each had 12
digs. Blasco contributed 28 assists, while McAllister added five
kills and five blocks.
The Judges wrapped up the tournament with a 30-23, 30-15, 30-17 win
over the University of New England. Blasco nearly achieved a rare
triple-double with 35 assists, 11 digs and eight service aces.
Wingenbach and Villalino tied for team-high honors with 10 kills
each. Wingenbach hit for a .455 percentage, while Villalino swung
at a .240 clip.
Volleyball wins Midcoast Classic with wins over Keene and UNE
Posted: Oct 06, 2007