Behrend Women Shine on Senior Night, Roll Panthers in Three Straight
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State Behrend volleyball moved to an impressive 25-2 and 8-0 in the AMCC on
Wednesday, October 25 after handing the Pitt-Bradford Panthers a 3-0 defeat
30-18, 30-19, 30-19. The blue and white honored five seniors before
the game as part of senior night 2006. Lisa Wagner (New
Castle/Laurel), Elaine Voltz (Saxonburg/Knoch), Katie Ward (Monaca/Center),
Karla Murray (North East/North East), and Paige Payer (Venango/Cambridge
Springs) were the senior honorees.
Voltz and Wagner both rose to the occasion on their night of celebration, recording 15 kills and 11 kills respectively. Sophomore libero Brittany Hennessy (Hopewell/Hopewell) anchored the defense, chalking up 16 digs. Murray finished with 13 digs, five kills, and two aces. Deanna Ciccarelli (Penn Hills/Penn Hills) combined with Voltz to nail ten service aces.
With the win Behrend has clinched a first round bye in the
AMCC Tournament. Behrend closes out the AMCC regular season on
Saturday, October 28, when they travel to Penn State Altoona (15-11, 8-0). A win
there clinches the #1 seed and right to host the AMCC Championship on
November 3 and 4.