SMU Volleyball Prevails Over Georgia Tech

[PonyPride]

SMU Volleyball Prevails Over Georgia Tech
Mustangs Pull Out Five-Set Win In Magnolia Invitational


Sept. 12, 2008

Dallas (SMU)-SMU Volleyball (5-3) beat Georgia Tech (5-2) in five sets (25-21, 27-25, 15-25, 20-25, 15-12) Friday, September 12, 2008 in the Magnolia Invitational at the Gillom Sports Complex in Oxford, Mississippi.

Senior Natalie Peters stood out in match play recording 13 kills and a .346 hitting percentage. She also contributed an ace. Junior Kendra Kahanek put up impressive numbers on offense registering 11 kills out of 17 attempts to finish with an exceptional .647 hitting percentage.

"Natalie and Kendra played outstanding and were a major factor in our win. They just couldn't be stopped," says Head Coach Lisa Seifert.

Coming back from a devastating five-set loss last weekend to Stephen F. Austin, the Mustangs regrouped and used the lessons learned against the Yellow Jackets.

"Our loss to SFA was a blessing in disguise. The girls were able to draw on that pain (of losing) and stay composed and focused. They played with confidence and stayed aggressive, making kill shots in crucial situations, "says Seifert.

Mustang volleyball is back in action this afternoon at 4 p.m. against Eastern Illinois (3-4) at the Gillom Sports Complex in the Magnolia Invitational.

[George S. Patton]

Most impressive win of the season so far. They need to get a few more of these.

[PonyPride]

Most impressive win of the season so far. They need to get a few more of these.

Clearly they're listening to you - picked up their second win of the day this afternoon.

SMU Volleyball Downs Eastern Illinois In Three Sets
Mustangs Record Season-High 14 Blocks In Sweep of Eastern Illinois

Sept. 12, 2008

Dallas (SMU)-SMU Volleyball (6-3) pulled out an easy three-set win (25-9, 25-12, 25-21) over Eastern Illinois (3-6) at the Gillom Sports Complex Friday afternoon, September 12, at the Magnolia Invitational in Oxford, Mississippi.

The "Great Wall of SMU Volleyball" was in full force against the Panthers offense registering a season-high 14 blocks. Senior Natalie Peters and Kendra Kahanek led the "Wall" with four blocks a piece and freshman Jessica Oliver contributed with 2.5.

Sophomore Kathryn Wilkerson and freshman Dana Powell picked up the offensive load with 10 kills each, while freshman setter Kelli Becerra recorded 19 assists.

The Mustangs compete tomorrow at 1 p.m. against Ole Miss (3-4) in the Gillom Sports Complex at the Magnolia Invitational.

[King Knight Mare]

It's a shame, really. Now he'll have to find something different to whine about.

[George S. Patton]

It's a shame, really. Now he'll have to find something different to whine about.

Well, they lost the title game to Ole Miss and because of a tiebreaker, they finished 3rd. Not sure why that mattered.

Did you know that or take the time to visit the athletic web site to see how the tournament came out, smart guy?

I cared enough to check.

[PonyPride]

Finished third based on point differential.

[George S. Patton]

Finished third based on point differential.

That's a bogus system. When you play for the title, shouldn't you get the runner up trophy? You win, you get first. You lose, you get second. Not that hard, folks.

So SMU finished behind someone it beat. Nice.

[King Knight Mare]

It's a shame, really. Now he'll have to find something different to whine about.

Well, they lost the title game to Ole Miss and because of a tiebreaker, they finished 3rd. Not sure why that mattered.

Did you know that or take the time to visit the athletic web site to see how the tournament came out, smart guy?

I cared enough to check.

Yeah, actually I did. Dont throw your shoulder out patting yourself on the back, there, smart guy. This may come as a mild disapointment to you, but checking the school's website doesn't make you special. Lot's of people do it every day.

Now I'm beginning to understand why other people on the board seem to dislike you so much.