November 11, 2009

RedStorm volleyball falls in MSC Semi's

Frankfort, Ky. --- The University of Rio Grande RedStorm volleyball team had its season come to an end on Wednesday afternoon in the semi-finals of the Mid-South Conference Tournament. The RedStorm, the No. 3 seed, fell to No. 2 seed Campbellsville in straight sets, 17-25, 22-25 and 12-25.

Rio Grande (18-19) could not figure out a way to get past Campbellsville this season as it lost all three matches that were played between the two teams.

Freshman middle hitter Erin Sherman (South Webster, OH) was the only RedStorm to reach double figures in kills with 11. Freshman outside hitter Whitney Smith (Albany, OH) was on the verge of double figures with nine, but it wasn't enough to lead the RedStorm to victory. 

Junior libero Jacquie Whittle (Chillicothe, OH) led the Rio defensive effort with 17 digs. Sophomore defensive specialist Kristen Cassady (Logan, OH) added 13 and Smith tallied 12 in the match. 

Junior setter Ashley Bloom (Columbus, OH) topped the stat sheet for Rio Grande in assists with 14. 

Campbellsville (30-12) was led by Renee Netherton, who matched Sherman, with 11 kills. Caitlin Dresing had 18 digs and Caroline Martin handed out 38 assists to lead the Tigers. 

Rio ends the season plus 11 in wins over last season and with everybody coming back, the future looks extremely bright for the RedStorm.