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Cardinals Break Into Win Column
ALLENDALE -- The Saginaw Valley State University finally got into the
win column with a come-from-behind win over Mankato State University (MN)
at the Amerihost Classic Tournament at Grand Valley State University Friday.
The Lady Cardinals pulled out a five-game
victory by scores of 15-11, 6-15, 6-15, 15-11 and 15-11 for their first
victory of the season.
"We worked on chemistry all day," said Coach
Bob Sells, "and we definitely had it tonight. They were excited and it
was a good win. "
SVSU trailed two games to one and was behind
9-4 in the fourth game before coming back to win. Sophomore Krista Mohr
(St. Johns) had a block for the final point and the victory and finished
with six total blocks and nine kills.
Sophomore outside hitter Bree Hickman (Temperance/Bedford)
had a huge night, leading SVSU with 21 kills, 21 digs and four service
aces. Senior Katie Woodworth (Westphalia/Pewamo-Westphalia) had a .384
hitting percentage as SVSU hit .321 for the match.
Redshirted freshman Brianna White (Kalamazoo/Comstock)
had 46 assists, while sophomore Jamie Reed (Saginaw/Heritage) and freshman
Sara Lieber (Davison) had 18 and 12 digs, respectively. Senior Tracy Wenzel
(Saginaw/Birch Run) added 10 kills.
Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA)
kept winless earlier in the day by winning in three straight games by
scores of 15-6, 15-10 and 15-9.
Hickman led SVSU with 12 kills and six digs,
while senior setter Erin Geiger (Belding) had 26 assists. Senior Jenni
Dast (Bay City/Central) had five digs, and Reed had six, while Wenzel
had eight kills.
The Lady Cardinals are 1-5 overall and play
Bryant College (RI) at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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