Volleyball Takes Out Oral Roberts 3-1

Sept. 2, 2005

DALLAS - The SMU Volleyball (4-1) team defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 3-1 (30-27, 30-14, 18-30, 30-20) on Friday in the SMU Invitational at Moody Coliseum.

The team recorded 17.5 blocks which is the third highest in school history. Ashley Zener led the way with a career-high tying ten blocks. Kelly Larkan had seven and Natalie Peters stopped six attacks.

Caitlin Rainbird had another solid game for the Mustangs, notching her third career double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs to go along with four service aces. Rachel Giubilato posted her second double-double of the day totaling 18 kills and 10 digs while hitting .220.

Junior libero Jennette Evanco led SMU with 20 digs, while Madison Hill contributed a double-double tallying 40 assists and 10 digs with two service aces. Larkan had 11 digs to help the Mustang cause.

The SMU volleyball team returns to action at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, when they host Texas Tech in the final match of the 2005 SMU Invitational.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Ashley Zener: Middle Blocker; 6' 1"; SR

#7 Kelly Larkan: Middle Blocker; SR

#8 Caitlin Rainbird: Outside Hitter; 6' 1"; SO

#10 Natalie Peters: Middle Blocker; 6' 0"; FR

#12 Rachel Giubilato: Outside Hitter; 5' 11"; SO

#13 Madison Hill: Setter; 5' 11"; SO

#15 Jennette Evanco: Libero/Outside Hitter; 5' 8"; JR

Players Mentioned

#2 Ashley Zener
: 6' 1"; SR
: Middle Blocker

#7 Kelly Larkan
: SR
: Middle Blocker

#8 Caitlin Rainbird
: 6' 1"; SO
: Outside Hitter

#10 Natalie Peters
: 6' 0"; FR
: Middle Blocker

#12 Rachel Giubilato
: 5' 11"; SO
: Outside Hitter

#13 Madison Hill
: 5' 11"; SO
: Setter

#15 Jennette Evanco
: 5' 8"; JR
: Libero/Outside Hitter