UW-L Falls at Nationally-Ranked UW-Oshkosh

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Oshkosh, Wis. – The UW-La Crosse volleyball squad fell 3-1 (15-25, 25-13, 23-25, 20-25) at UW-Oshkosh Wednesday night in Kolf Sports Center. The Eagles fall to 18-7 overall and 3-2 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

The Titans, ranked 11th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top-25 Poll, improve to 21-2 overall and 6-1 in the conference. UW-Oshkosh clinches a home match for the WIAC Tournament Quarterfinals scheduled for November 4.

Amber Schoonover led UW-L with 16 kills and 16 digs Wednesday night. She hit .273 for the match. Brianne Stankus added 12 kills and 12 kills while hitting .263. The Eagles hit .194 as a team.

Liz Schlobohm recorded 35 assists and four aces for the Eagles. Two other players recorded double-digit digs as Elizabeth Carlisle finished with 13 and Melannie Tate 12.

Ashley Sullivan led UW-Oshkosh with 15 kills while Kelsey Mauer finished with 12. The Titans hit .235 as a team. Katie Reimer registered 24 assists and Katelyn Vara added 16. Christina Cohoon recorded 33 digs with Andrea Smith and Stephanie Magnuson each finishing with 10.

UW-L returns to action Wednesday, October 15 hosting UW-Platteville at 7 p.m.