| 11.03.07 - In
their final regular season event, the Foresters defeated all three
opponents they faced to win their own tournament.
In the opener, HU knocked off Lindsey
Wilson College 30-19, 30-16, 25-30, 30-26. Brittney Smelser led
the team with 20 kills and added 14 digs. Natalie Villwock
chipped in 12 kills, five aces and two blocks. Alyssa Schroeder
dished out 45 assists and added four aces and Stephanie Stearns had a
team high 30 digs.
In their second match, the Foresters
needed five games to put away McKendree College 30-23, 31-33, 26-30,
30-19, 15-6. Smelser put down 28 kills and added three aces.
Schroeder tallied 51 assists, four blocks and 17 digs. Amanda
Meyers contributed 12 kills, 12 digs and three aces and Stearns had 51
digs.
HU made quick work of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn in the third match disposing of the Wolves 30-20,
30-20, 31-29. Again Smelser lead the Forester attack with 21
kills. Schroeder finished with 41 assists and Stearns had 21
digs.
"We played pretty well all day," said
Coach Schroeder. "We went into a little bit of a slump in the
middle of the McKendree match, but overall I was pleased with our
performance. I hope this will help propel us to play well on
Tuesday in the conference tourney against St. Francis."
With the three
wins, HU heads into post-season play with a record of 23-7.
The Foresters earned the fourth seed in the MCC Tournament and will
host the 5th-seeded Cougars of St. Francis on Tuesday, November 6 at
7:00 p.m.
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