SMU Volleyball Downs Eastern Illinois In Three Sets

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.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Jessica Oliver: Outside Hitter; 6' 1"; FR

#5 Kathryn Wilkerson: Outside Hitter; 5' 11"; SO

#6 Dana Powell: Outside Hitter; 6' 0"; FR

#12 Kelli Becerra: Setter; 5' 9"; FR

#7 Kendra Kahanek: Middle Blocker; 6' 2"; FR

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

Players Mentioned

#3 Jessica Oliver
: 6' 1"; FR
: Outside Hitter

#5 Kathryn Wilkerson
: 5' 11"; SO
: Outside Hitter

#6 Dana Powell
: 6' 0"; FR
: Outside Hitter

#12 Kelli Becerra
: 5' 9"; FR
: Setter

#7 Kendra Kahanek
: 6' 2"; FR
: Middle Blocker

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