Alex Gbur

BEREA, OHIO — The Baldwin-Wallace College volleyball team lost to rival Case Western Reserve, 3-0, today (Wednesday, September 16, 2009) in University Circle . 

 

With the loss, B-W falls to 3-8 on the season.  With the win, Case improves to 6-2 on the year.

 

B-W was led offensively by junior middle hitter Abbey Thompson (Lorain/ Clearview) and sophomore outside hitter Chelsea Nissen (Williston/Genoa) with eight kills apiece.  In addition, freshman setter Jessica Stitts (Eastlake/ North) recorded 13 set assists.

 

On defense, three players reached double-digits in digs.  Freshman Alex Gbur (Toledo/Central Catholic) led with 14 digs, was followed by freshman Natalie Emmons with 11, and sophomore Amanda Mass (North Roaylton) with 10.  Thompson led the team with three total blocks.

 

B-W will return to action Friday, September 18 when it travels to Salisbury College (Md.) to compete in the two-day Salisbury Seagull Classic.  The Yellow Jackets open up against Haverford College (Pa.) at 4:00 p.m.

 

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