Temple University Athletics
VOLLEYBALL SENIORS HAVE THEIR WAY WITH DUQUESNE, 3-0
10.30.04 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA -- Seniors Alison Runk, Laura Leis and Jill Fetrow were honored before their final home game at McGonigle Hall, but the Owl trio waited until after sweeping Duquesne in three straight games to do their celebrating. The game scores in the match were 30-28, 30-26 and 30-14.
Runk, the most celebrated of the Owl senior contingent, displayed her all around floor game in leading the Cherry and White to their fifth straight Atlantic 10 Conference win. The 5-9 setter from
"Just me as a person, I have matured a lot," stated Runk, the two-time A-10 Setter of the Year on her time at
Leis, who has had a solid senior season for head coach Bob Bertucci, had a strong defensive game with 15 digs in the contest. She also recorded one block solo and two block assists to go along with her three kills.
"It has been a really good experience, the whole four years," said Leis. "I am going to miss my team a lot. I have seen a lot of girls come and go and it is going to be hard not practicing with them in the spring, but I will definitely come to the games and support them."
A reserve during her two years as a member of the team, Fetrow was inserted in the starting lineup for her final home match. The Leola,
"It was a really good day," said Fetrow. "I love to be on this team. It is an amazing experience, whether I am on the court or not."
Freshmen Yue Liu and Sun Ying Ling led the way offensively for the Owls with 17 and 14 kills, respectively. The two Chinese natives were at the heights of their attack games, as Ling compiled a .435 hitting percentage with Liu not far behind at .419.
Senior Zhen Jia Liu, who has another season of eligibility, also reached double figures in kills (10) for the Owls.
Junior Stephanie Hopkins and sophomore Amanda Haeg led Duquesne with 13 kills each while freshman setter Kristin Garnett dished 32 assists.
As a team,
