Press Release

SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH. SID
260-481-6646

IPFW Falls in Five

Evanston, IL-Big hitting, good digging, and plenty of blocks highlighted a thrilling five game match between IPFW and Northwestern on Saturday night, on day one of the NU Labor Day Invite. But in the end it was the Wildcats holding off the 'Dons 15-13 in the fifth game.

Northwestern (1-0) survived by the scores of 26-30, 30-27, 29-31, 30-22, and 15-13.

The match saw both teams hit well (.298-NU/.247-IPFW), play great defense (65 digs-NU/62 digs-IPFW), and block (10.5-NU/10-IPFW).

The Mastodons were led again by junior middle hitter Fabiana Souza (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) with 22 kills. Freshman Cynara Martins (OH/Belo Horizonte, Brazil) registered a double-double with 19 kills, and a team-high 17 digs.

Sophomore Nicole Howell (OH/Fort Wayne, IN) was one dig shy of a double-double (17 kills/9 digs). Freshman Libero Peachy Jankowski (Fraser, MI) dug up 14 balls, and junior setter Ashlee Roth (Leo, IN) recorded 59 assists.

Northwestern was led by Julie Purcell with a match-high 23 kills.

IPFW (1-1) will play two matches on Sunday to wrap up the tournament. The 'Dons face #4 Florida at noon, and Bowling Green at 5pm.

 

 

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