Press Release

NOVEMBER 3, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH. SID
260-481-6646

Valpo Snaps Streak

Valparaiso, IN - The top team in the Mid-Con wanted no part of being IPFW's 20th victim of the 2004 season. Valparaiso raised its own record to 23-4, with a 3-0 win over the Mastodons, Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Crusaders, undefeated in Mid-Con play at 11-0, swept the 'Dons 30-22, 30-27, and 30-16. The loss snapped IPFW's seven game winning streak.

Valpo took control early in the match, and finished leading just about every statistical category. The Crusaders out-hit IPFW .220 to .071, with a kill advantage of 51-34.

On the defensive side, each team registered 69 digs, but Valpo topped IPFW in total blocks 9-4.

Junior middle hitter Fabiana Souza led the Mastodons (19-9) with 13 kills. She was the only 'Don to reach double figures.

Freshman libero Peachy Jankowski was one of four IPFW players to reach double digit digs, with a match high eighteen.

Three Crusaders registered double-figures, led by Amy Palash with 13 kills and 14 digs.

Up next for the Mastodons is the Division I Independent Tournament, in Orem, Utah, November 11-13,

 

 

 

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