August 26, 2006
Volleyball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANA STATE FALLS TO UW-GREEN BAY, COX HONORED

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State dropped a 3-1 decision to UW-Green Bay in the third and final match of the Super 8 Chippewa Classic on Saturday (August 26) evening. The games scores for the match were 30-22, 30-23, 27-30, 30-24. The Sycamores fall to 0-3 on the season while the Phoenix improves to 1-2. ISU finished fourth at this weekend’s tournament.

Pacing the Sycamores against UW-Green Bay was Kelli Whitaker who posted a season-best 14 kills while hitting .182 for the match. Stephanie Roof pitched in 12 kills of her own, while owning a .200 attack mark. Whitney Nichols was credited with 42 set assists while Kristy Cox continued her impressive play with 28 digs. At the net, Roof led the way with three total blocks.

For Cox’s effort during the week, she was named to the All-Super 8 Chippewa Classic Team as the tournament’s Most Valuable Libero.

Jodi Stoker proved to be valuable at the service line, as she recorded three aces in the contest. ISU posted 12 kills in winning game three.

The Sycamores return to action on Tuesday, August 29 when they return to the ISU Arena for the home opener against Eastern Illinois. The match begins at 7:00 p.m. (EST).

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