ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won three of four matches Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Chicago opened the weekend with a 25-19, 25-11, 26-24 win over Simpson College (12-17). Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blockers Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) each had six blocks in the victory.
Brander then hit 19 kills and added seven blocks as the Maroons defeated Wheaton (Ill.) College (16-12) 25-14, 25-17, 24-26, 25-18 in Friday's second contest. Belak (11), Smalls (10), and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (10) also hit double-digit kills.
Chicago won Saturday's first match over the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (19-12) 25-14, 26-24, 25-19 behind nine kills from Brander and Smalls.
No. 19 Elmhurst (25-9) then handed the Maroons (27-4) a 25-19, 26-28, 25-21, 25-21 loss in the tournament finale. Smalls hit a team-high 16 kills, while Clark totaled 14.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy), who averaged 5.5 digs per set on the weekend, was named to the all-tournament team.
Chicago will remain idle until it travels to Manhattan for the University Athletic Association Championship Nov. 4-5.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Volleyball Wins 5-Set Home Finale
CHICAGO -- Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led four Maroons in double digit kills with 15 as the 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team outlasted Dominican University 24-26, 25-22, 25-12, 22-25, 15-13 in its home finale Wednesday night at the Ratner Athletics Center.
Smalls was one of three Maroons making their final career appearance at the Ratner Center, where they have helped their teams win 23 of 27 matches, including 22 straight over unranked opponents, since the 2008 campaign.
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) finished the night with 11 kills, 24 digs, three blocks, and two aces, while senior libero Ali Meyers (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Crystal Lake South) (pictured, left) contributed 21 digs.
Freshman Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) and junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit 13 and 12 kills, respectively. Trela also collected eight blocks.
Jacy Lawrence hit 15 kills for Dominican (23-5).
The Maroons (24-3) return to action Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Smalls was one of three Maroons making their final career appearance at the Ratner Center, where they have helped their teams win 23 of 27 matches, including 22 straight over unranked opponents, since the 2008 campaign.
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) finished the night with 11 kills, 24 digs, three blocks, and two aces, while senior libero Ali Meyers (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Crystal Lake South) (pictured, left) contributed 21 digs.
Freshman Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) and junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit 13 and 12 kills, respectively. Trela also collected eight blocks.
Jacy Lawrence hit 15 kills for Dominican (23-5).
The Maroons (24-3) return to action Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Walby Wins #100 as Volleyball Takes Two at UAA Round Robin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- University of Chicago Head Volleyball Coach Vanessa Walby earned her 100th career victory as the 16th-ranked Maroons won a pair of matches on the final day of the University Athletic Association Round Robin Sunday at the University of Rochester.
Chicago improved to 23-3 on the season to raise Walby's four-year record to 100-46.
The Maroons finished UAA Round Robin competition with a 5-2 mark to claim the #3 seed at the Nov. 4-5 conference championship tournament at New York University.
Chicago hit at a season-best .444 clip as it began the day with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over NYU (15-10, 2-4).
Senior out Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led the Maroons with eight kills, while freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) hit seven kills in eight attempts without an error.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) and sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) each collected four blocks.
The Maroons then defeated Carnegie Mellon University (12-11, 2-5) 25-13, 27-29, 25-20, 25-13 behind 18 kills from Trela and 11 from Smalls. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 27 digs, and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 49 assists.
Chicago makes its final home appearance of the season Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Dominican University.
Chicago improved to 23-3 on the season to raise Walby's four-year record to 100-46.
The Maroons finished UAA Round Robin competition with a 5-2 mark to claim the #3 seed at the Nov. 4-5 conference championship tournament at New York University.
Chicago hit at a season-best .444 clip as it began the day with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over NYU (15-10, 2-4).
Senior out Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led the Maroons with eight kills, while freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) hit seven kills in eight attempts without an error.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) and sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) each collected four blocks.
The Maroons then defeated Carnegie Mellon University (12-11, 2-5) 25-13, 27-29, 25-20, 25-13 behind 18 kills from Trela and 11 from Smalls. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 27 digs, and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 49 assists.
Chicago makes its final home appearance of the season Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Dominican University.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Volleyball Defeats Brandeis, Falls to WashU
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team split two matches Saturday at the University Athletic Association Round Robin, defeating Brandeis University in three sets before falling in four sets to second-ranked Washington (Mo.) University.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) led a balanced attack as Chicago defeated Brandeis (7-12 overall, 0-4 UAA) 25-14, 25-14, 25-20 in Saturday's first match.
Clark hit five kills, while six other Maroons collected four. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) served six aces -- the most by a Chicago player this season -- and had 11 digs.
Chicago then dropped a 22-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 decision to second-ranked and undefeated Washington (22-0, 4-0). The Maroons' first set win halted Washington's NCAA Division III record consecutive sets won streak at 63.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) led the Maroons (21-3, 3-2) with 10 kills.
Chicago wraps up UAA Round Robin play Sunday with matches against New York University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) led a balanced attack as Chicago defeated Brandeis (7-12 overall, 0-4 UAA) 25-14, 25-14, 25-20 in Saturday's first match.
Clark hit five kills, while six other Maroons collected four. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) served six aces -- the most by a Chicago player this season -- and had 11 digs.
Chicago then dropped a 22-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 decision to second-ranked and undefeated Washington (22-0, 4-0). The Maroons' first set win halted Washington's NCAA Division III record consecutive sets won streak at 63.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) led the Maroons (21-3, 3-2) with 10 kills.
Chicago wraps up UAA Round Robin play Sunday with matches against New York University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Three Maroons Earn UAA Weekly Honors
CHICAGO -- University of Chicago junior volleyball player Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and junior football players Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) and Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) have been selected as this week's University Athletic Association Athletes of the Week.
Brander (pictured) hit at a .571 clip as the Maroons defeated Concordia University Chicago and Wheaton (Ill.) College on the road. She collected 22 kills in 35 attempts with just two errors in addition to recording five blocks in six sets.
A first-time UAA Athlete of the Week honoree, Brander leads the 20-2 Maroons with a .345 attack percentage and ranks second on the team with 59 blocks.
Brizzolara scored three touchdowns on five touches in Chicago’s 38-23 win over Denison University. He scored on a 53-yard completion on the first play from scrimmage, a 39-yard punt return midway through the second quarter, and a 24-yard catch later in the second quarter.
Brizzolara's second touchdown reception was the 31st of his career -- the most during Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). It also tied him for the most career total touchdowns (35) in school modern era history.
Brizzolara, who leads the 4-2 Maroons with 920 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns, claimed his second UAA weekly citation of the season and the seventh of his career.
En route to earning his first UAA award of the year and fourth of his career, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
On the season, Sauer sports a 41.4-yard punting average and an 18-for-19 success rate on PAT attempts.
Brander (pictured) hit at a .571 clip as the Maroons defeated Concordia University Chicago and Wheaton (Ill.) College on the road. She collected 22 kills in 35 attempts with just two errors in addition to recording five blocks in six sets.
A first-time UAA Athlete of the Week honoree, Brander leads the 20-2 Maroons with a .345 attack percentage and ranks second on the team with 59 blocks.
Brizzolara scored three touchdowns on five touches in Chicago’s 38-23 win over Denison University. He scored on a 53-yard completion on the first play from scrimmage, a 39-yard punt return midway through the second quarter, and a 24-yard catch later in the second quarter.
Brizzolara's second touchdown reception was the 31st of his career -- the most during Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). It also tied him for the most career total touchdowns (35) in school modern era history.
Brizzolara, who leads the 4-2 Maroons with 920 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns, claimed his second UAA weekly citation of the season and the seventh of his career.
En route to earning his first UAA award of the year and fourth of his career, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
On the season, Sauer sports a 41.4-yard punting average and an 18-for-19 success rate on PAT attempts.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Volleyball Sweeps Concordia Chicago
RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team improved to 19-2 on the season with a 25-15, 25-13, 25-17 win Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit a team-high eight kills, while junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) (pictured) collected six kills in eight attempts.
The victory marked the Maroons' 20th consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 50th in 52 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Concordia fell to 7-11.
Chicago returns to action Friday evening at Wheaton (Ill.) College.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit a team-high eight kills, while junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) (pictured) collected six kills in eight attempts.
The victory marked the Maroons' 20th consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 50th in 52 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Concordia fell to 7-11.
Chicago returns to action Friday evening at Wheaton (Ill.) College.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Volleyball Defeats Rochester at UAA Round Robin
ST. LOUIS -- Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured) hit eight kills and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) collected six blocks as the 16th-ranked University of Chicago defeated the University of Rochester in three sets Sunday at the University Athletic Association Volleyball Round Robin.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) contribued four and three blocks, respectively, as the Maroons won the match 25-19, 25-19, 25-13.
Chicago improved to 18-2 overall, 2-1 in UAA play. The Yellowjackets slipped to 12-9, 0-3.
The Maroons return to non-conference play Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) contribued four and three blocks, respectively, as the Maroons won the match 25-19, 25-19, 25-13.
Chicago improved to 18-2 overall, 2-1 in UAA play. The Yellowjackets slipped to 12-9, 0-3.
The Maroons return to non-conference play Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Volleyball Splits at UAA Round Robin
ST. LOUIS -- On the opening day of the University Athletic Association Volleyball Round Robin at Washington (Mo.) University, the 16th-ranked University of Chicago split a pair of five-set matches, falling to fourth-ranked Emory University before defeating Case Western Reserve University.
The Maroons led Emory (18-1 overall, 1-0 UAA) two sets to one before the Eagles rallied to win 25-21, 20-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-8.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) each hit 11 kills for Chicago, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) and freshman libero Eirene Kim (La Canada, Calif./ La Canada) contributed 29 and 24 digs, repsectively.
Smalls (15) and Clark (14) then combined for 29 of the team's 60 kills as the Maroons rallied for a 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-11 win over Case (12-5, 1-1). Brown (28 digs) and Kim (20) led the Maroons defensively. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) was credited with three block solos and four block assists.
UAA Round Robin action continues Sunday as the Maroons (17-2, 1-1) take on the University of Rochester at 10 a.m.
The Maroons led Emory (18-1 overall, 1-0 UAA) two sets to one before the Eagles rallied to win 25-21, 20-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-8.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) each hit 11 kills for Chicago, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) and freshman libero Eirene Kim (La Canada, Calif./ La Canada) contributed 29 and 24 digs, repsectively.
Smalls (15) and Clark (14) then combined for 29 of the team's 60 kills as the Maroons rallied for a 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-11 win over Case (12-5, 1-1). Brown (28 digs) and Kim (20) led the Maroons defensively. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) was credited with three block solos and four block assists.
UAA Round Robin action continues Sunday as the Maroons (17-2, 1-1) take on the University of Rochester at 10 a.m.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Maroons Rally Twice, Improve to 11-0
WHEATON, Ill. -- Rallying from a two-set deficit in its first match and overcoming a one-set deficit in its second contest, the 18th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won twice Saturday at Wheaton (Ill.) College to improve to 11-0 on the year.
The Maroons' 11-0 start matches the best in the program's history, first established a year ago.
Chicago began the day with an 18-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13 win over Bethel (Minn.) College (8-4).
Senior outside hitters Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) led the Maroons' attack with 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) (pictured, left) came off the bench to collect six kills in 10 attempts without an error.
Sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) contributed 45 assists, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) had 18 digs.
Freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University School) then hit 13 kills to lead the Maroons to a 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-13 decision over Monmouth College (3-8) in Saturday's second match. Brown was credited with 24 digs.
Chicago opens the home portion of its 2011 schedule Wednesday against Carthage College. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
The Maroons' 11-0 start matches the best in the program's history, first established a year ago.
Chicago began the day with an 18-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13 win over Bethel (Minn.) College (8-4).
Senior outside hitters Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) led the Maroons' attack with 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) (pictured, left) came off the bench to collect six kills in 10 attempts without an error.
Sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) contributed 45 assists, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) had 18 digs.
Freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University School) then hit 13 kills to lead the Maroons to a 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-13 decision over Monmouth College (3-8) in Saturday's second match. Brown was credited with 24 digs.
Chicago opens the home portion of its 2011 schedule Wednesday against Carthage College. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Chicago Wins Oshkosh Tournament; Improves to 9-0
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Led by all-tournament selections, senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central), the 23rd-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team captured first place at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Invitational Saturday afternoon.
After winning a pair of matches in pool play Friday night, the Maroons defeated Lakeland College (0-7) 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in Saturday's pool play finale. Chicago (9-0) then downed the host Titans (4-6) 17-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 in the championship match.
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit six kills with a .357 percentage, and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) collected 15 digs in the win over Lakeland.
Smalls then led three Maroons in double-digit kills with 16 as the Maroons rallied from a one-set deficit in the championship match. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with 12 kills and seven blocks. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) totaled 23 digs.
En route to earning inclusion on the all-tournament team, Smalls recorded 32 kills (2.46 per set), while DelZenero (pictured) was credited with 138 assists (10.62 per set).
Chicago returns to action at the Wheaton (Ill.) Quadrangular next Saturday, Sept. 17.
After winning a pair of matches in pool play Friday night, the Maroons defeated Lakeland College (0-7) 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in Saturday's pool play finale. Chicago (9-0) then downed the host Titans (4-6) 17-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 in the championship match.
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit six kills with a .357 percentage, and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) collected 15 digs in the win over Lakeland.
Smalls then led three Maroons in double-digit kills with 16 as the Maroons rallied from a one-set deficit in the championship match. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with 12 kills and seven blocks. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) totaled 23 digs.
En route to earning inclusion on the all-tournament team, Smalls recorded 32 kills (2.46 per set), while DelZenero (pictured) was credited with 138 assists (10.62 per set).
Chicago returns to action at the Wheaton (Ill.) Quadrangular next Saturday, Sept. 17.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Maroons Improve to 4-0
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 25th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won twice on the second and final day of the Elmhurst College Invitational Saturday afternoon to improve to 4-0 on the year.
Chicago opened the day with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-18 win over John Carroll University (2-1).
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit eight kills in 14 attempts without an error for a .571 percentage. Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) collected seven kills, while junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with three blocks.
The Maroons hit at a .282 clip, marking their best performance of the young season.
Three Maroons hit double-digit kills as Chicago capped the event with a 27-25, 25-21, 25-17 win over Capital University (1-2).
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (pictured) hit a team-high 11 kills, while Smalls and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) each added 10.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) contributed a season-high 21 digs.
Belak and Smalls represented Chicago on the all-tournament team.
Chicago returns to action Tuesday night at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Chicago opened the day with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-18 win over John Carroll University (2-1).
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit eight kills in 14 attempts without an error for a .571 percentage. Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) collected seven kills, while junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with three blocks.
The Maroons hit at a .282 clip, marking their best performance of the young season.
Three Maroons hit double-digit kills as Chicago capped the event with a 27-25, 25-21, 25-17 win over Capital University (1-2).
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (pictured) hit a team-high 11 kills, while Smalls and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) each added 10.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) contributed a season-high 21 digs.
Belak and Smalls represented Chicago on the all-tournament team.
Chicago returns to action Tuesday night at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Maroons Win Two in 2011 Debut
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 25th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team opened its 2011 campaign with a pair of victories Friday night at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Chicago began the evening with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-15 win over Adrian College (0-1).
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) each hit eight kills and combined to hit at a .433 clip.
In her debut as the Maroons' setter, sophomore Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 35 assists to go along with a pair of aces.
In Friday's second match, the Maroons won a four-set decision over the host Bluejays (1-1) 25-22, 25-22, 15-25, 25-23.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) and senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit 16 and 14 kills, respectively.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) led the Maroons in double digit digs with 17.
Action continues Saturday as the Maroons take on John Carroll University at 10 a.m. and Capital University at noon.
Chicago began the evening with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-15 win over Adrian College (0-1).
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) each hit eight kills and combined to hit at a .433 clip.
In her debut as the Maroons' setter, sophomore Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 35 assists to go along with a pair of aces.
In Friday's second match, the Maroons won a four-set decision over the host Bluejays (1-1) 25-22, 25-22, 15-25, 25-23.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) and senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit 16 and 14 kills, respectively.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) led the Maroons in double digit digs with 17.
Action continues Saturday as the Maroons take on John Carroll University at 10 a.m. and Capital University at noon.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Chicago Ranked #25 in National Preseason Poll
CHICAGO -- The University of Chicago volleyball team has been ranked 25th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll for NCAA Division III.
Chicago is coming off a 30-13 finish and its first NCAA tournament berth a season ago. Five starters from that squad return this fall.
Chicago joined Emory University (#2), Washington (Mo.) University (#3), and New York University (#21) as one of four University Athletic Association teams represented in the poll. Defending national champion Calvin College held the top spot.
The Maroons open their 2011 campaign at the Elmhurst College Tournament Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2-3.
Chicago is coming off a 30-13 finish and its first NCAA tournament berth a season ago. Five starters from that squad return this fall.
Chicago joined Emory University (#2), Washington (Mo.) University (#3), and New York University (#21) as one of four University Athletic Association teams represented in the poll. Defending national champion Calvin College held the top spot.
The Maroons open their 2011 campaign at the Elmhurst College Tournament Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2-3.
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