NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- The Brandeis volleyball team bounced back
from its first-round loss in the Hall of Fame Tournament to defeat
Bowdoin College in three straight. The Judges defeated the Polar
Bears, 25-19, 25-13, 25-22, and advanced face Williams in the
fifth-place match. The Ephs avenged a five-set loss from earlier in
the season with a 25-14, 28-26, 18-25, 25-19 victory.
Against Bowdoin, sophomore outside hitter Paige
Blasco (Greeley, Colo.) led the way offensively with nine
kills. She also had 12 digs and two blocks. Senior outside hitter
Lorraine Wingenbach (Buffalo, N.Y.) added seven
kills eight digs and two blocks, while classmate Violette
Ruggiero (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) had the top defensive
performance with 17 digs.
Against Williams, junior right-side Piera
Carfagno (Los Angeles, Calif.) led the way with 14 kills
and a .229 hitting percentage while contributing five blocks on
defense. Paige Blasco recorded a double-double with 11 kills and 12
digs, while sister Abby had 40 assists and
team-high 14 digs.