Press Release

OCTOBER 14, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH. SID
260-481-6646

Cardinals Put a Lid on IPFW

Muncie, IN - Ball State University used a strong defensive effort to sweep IPFW 3-0, at the Worthen Arena in Muncie, on Wednesday night.

While each team's hitting numbers were similar, it was Ball State's 14-6 advantage in blocks, and 82-69 edge in digs, that propelled the Cardinals to a 30-22, 30-26, 30-25 win.

Junior middle hitter Fabiana Souza again paced the Mastodons (12-8) with 19 kills and 16 digs in the match.

Freshman outside hitter Cynara Martins and senior middle hitter Lindsay Brammer eached chipped in ten kills. Martins also register 16 digs.

Freshman libero Peachy Jankowski also chalked up double digit digs with ten.

Sophomore middle blocker Claire Jackson assisted on four blocks in the match.

Sarah Obras led the Cardinals (12-6) with 17 kills and 14 digs.

After winning a season-high four matches in-a-row, the 'Dons have now gone 1-3 in their last four.

They will have a chance to snap their current two-game skid, hosting matches against Oakland University on Saturday night (10/16) at 7pm, and Central Michigan on Sunday (10/17) at 3pm.

 

~Dons~