Syracuse University
Connecticut
Connecticut Defeats Syracuse Volleyball, 3-0
10/5/2001 9:23:25 PM | Volleyball
STORRS, CT -The Syracuse University women’s volleyball team was defeated by the University of Connecticut, 3-0, on Friday night at Gampel Pavilion. SU’s record now stands at 7-7 overall and 1-3 in BIG EAST play, while Connecticut increased its record to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in the BIG EAST.
Senior co-captain Carol Munger (Canandaigua, NY/Canandaigua Academy) led the Syracuse offense with 10 kills, and freshman Laura Koster (Houston, TX/Westfield) followed with nine kills. As a team, the Orangewomen hit .082 compared to Connecticut’s .225.
Syracuse and Connecticut both registered 10 team blocks. Senior co-captain Noreen Carroll (La Grange, IL/Lyons Township) and Koster led the Orangewomen in blocks with five total blocks each. Carroll also dished out 29 assists on the night. Sophomore Christen Casey (Long Beach, IN/Marquette) led the defense with 11 digs.
Syracuse returns to action on Saturday afternoon at Central Connecticut State at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 7, SU faces Boston College at 1 p.m.
