Team loses to Div. II opponent
Volleyball
By: Tyler James
Issue date: 10/10/08 Section: Sports
While the volleyball team may have lost its match Wednesday night, the team's "Dig for the Cure" fundraiser will provide aid in the battle against breast cancer.
After winning the first set against Div. II opponent University of Southern Indiana, the Tigers (17-7, 6-2 SCAC) lost three straight sets. The Tigers put together a strong performance in the first set, but lost all momentum in the second and third sets. Unable to overcome the fast Screaming Eagle offense, DePauw fought hard in the last set, but could not complete the comeback.
Leading the attack for host DePauw was senior middle hiter Adrienne Cobb, with 14 kills and eight blocks. Sophomore setter Ali Smith added 29 assists, while senior defensive specialist Emily Smith totaled 34 digs.
Southern Indiana, one of the tougher non-conference teams on DePauw's schedule, offered the Tigers competition similar to opponents in the SCAC.
"It is great that we have the opportunity to play a Div. II team, because they are comparable to some of the best teams in our conference," Cobb said. "We need to be able to adjust and play with teams of such caliber."
Senior outside hitter Erin Cunningham said she was encouraged by the team's performance against Div. II players, who receive athletic scholarships, but felt the team had a shot at winning.
"We communicated well and played aggressive and as a team in the first game," Cunningham said. "When USI responded in the next game we didn't step back up. It was good to see that we could compete with them, but we were very capable of winning this match and we just didn't pull through."
In addition, the Tigers' fundraiser for Susan G. Komen For the Cure was deemed a success by the players, as the team raised more than $1,000.
"A lot of fans bought and wore shirts to the game and even the other team had on some pink too," Cunningham said. "Adrienne Cobb and the rest of the team worked hard on this and I thought it turned out well."
Cobb had similar thoughts about the team's fundraising efforts.
"I thought the turnout for Dig for the Cure was really good," Cobb said. "It was nice to see the students come out and not only support our match, but our philanthropy as well."
DePauw will return to action on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Lilly Center, when it hosts another non-conference opponent in Indiana Wesleyan University.
After winning the first set against Div. II opponent University of Southern Indiana, the Tigers (17-7, 6-2 SCAC) lost three straight sets. The Tigers put together a strong performance in the first set, but lost all momentum in the second and third sets. Unable to overcome the fast Screaming Eagle offense, DePauw fought hard in the last set, but could not complete the comeback.
Leading the attack for host DePauw was senior middle hiter Adrienne Cobb, with 14 kills and eight blocks. Sophomore setter Ali Smith added 29 assists, while senior defensive specialist Emily Smith totaled 34 digs.
Southern Indiana, one of the tougher non-conference teams on DePauw's schedule, offered the Tigers competition similar to opponents in the SCAC.
"It is great that we have the opportunity to play a Div. II team, because they are comparable to some of the best teams in our conference," Cobb said. "We need to be able to adjust and play with teams of such caliber."
Senior outside hitter Erin Cunningham said she was encouraged by the team's performance against Div. II players, who receive athletic scholarships, but felt the team had a shot at winning.
"We communicated well and played aggressive and as a team in the first game," Cunningham said. "When USI responded in the next game we didn't step back up. It was good to see that we could compete with them, but we were very capable of winning this match and we just didn't pull through."
In addition, the Tigers' fundraiser for Susan G. Komen For the Cure was deemed a success by the players, as the team raised more than $1,000.
"A lot of fans bought and wore shirts to the game and even the other team had on some pink too," Cunningham said. "Adrienne Cobb and the rest of the team worked hard on this and I thought it turned out well."
Cobb had similar thoughts about the team's fundraising efforts.
"I thought the turnout for Dig for the Cure was really good," Cobb said. "It was nice to see the students come out and not only support our match, but our philanthropy as well."
DePauw will return to action on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Lilly Center, when it hosts another non-conference opponent in Indiana Wesleyan University.
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