Press Release

OCTOBER 19, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH. SID
260-481-6646

Rockets Diffused in Five

Toledo, OH - The IPFW women's volleyball team won a five-set thriller Tuesday night, in head coach Kelley Hartley Hutton's return to her alma mater.

The Mastodons, who moved up one spot in the Northeast regional rankings to 14th this week, got past the Rockets by the scores of 25-30, 30-19, 24-30, 30-27, and 15-11.

After taking the 4th set, IPFW used a .529 slugging percentage in the 5th and deciding game for the win.

Junior middle hitter Fabiana Souza put down a match-high 28 balls, to go along with 14 digs for her double-double.

Freshman outside hitter Cynara Martins continued her outstanding season with 15 kills and 15 digs.

Sophomore outside hitter Nicole Howell completed the trio of players with double-doubles, ripping 11 kills and digging up 10 balls.

Senior setter Lindi Bankowski registered 54 assists in the match, and freshman libero Peachy Jankowski recorded a match-high 18 digs.

Toledo (13-7) was led by Rachel Mohler with 21 kills and 10 digs.

With the win, IPFW improves to 15-8. They complete the home portion of their 2004 schedule this weekend with a match against North Dakota State on Friday night at 7pm, and a contest with Wright State on Saturday afternoon at 3pm.

 

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