Oct. 15, 2010

For the second straight match at the GLVC/GLIAC Crossover Volleyball Tournament, the Wayne State University volleyball team (9-9) came away empty handed, losing 3-1 to Southern Indiana University (12-8).

The Screaming Eagles won the match by scores of 25-11, 25-22, 20-25, and 25-21.

Katarzyna Sak (Warren, Mich./Cousino) totaled 19 kills and a pair of blocks, while Maureen MacDonald (White Lake, Mich./Lakeland) added 11 kills and 12 digs.

Lindsey Graciak (Westland, Mich./Livonia Churchill) recorded 14 digs and Katy Westenberg had 11 digs and five blocks.

With the scored tied at 3-3 in the first set, Southern Indiana outscored WSU 22-8 the rest of the way.

The woes continued as the Warriors never led in the second, but were able to turn it around midway through the third set. Down 13-9, the team tallied five straight points to take a 14-13 lead, which they never lost.

With momentum on their side, the Warriors were ahead for majority of the fourth, even taking a 21-17 lead late in the set. Unfortunately, WSU lost the final eight points, ending the match.

Wayne State continues play tomorrow, taking on Missouri S&T (10-10) at 2:00 p.m.