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For Immediate
Release: Friday, November 8, 2002 ISLANDERS END LADY BRONCS' WINNING STREAK IN FIVE EDINBURG, TX-Texas A&M-Corpus Christi used an edge in serving to end The University of Texas-Pan American's nine-match winning streak Friday night. The Islanders defeated the Lady Broncs, 30-28, 30-27, 20-30, 24-30 and 15-10 at the UTPA Fieldhouse. TAMU-CC had twelve service aces, and out blocked UT Pan American, 10-6. The Lady Broncs outhit the Islanders, .250-.152, but committed 15 service errors. Junior outside hitter Winker Cruz (Harlingen, TX/Harlingen South HS led UTPA with 17 kills and 12 digs, hitting .283. Freshman middle blocker Stephanie Redd (Seguin, TX/Seguin HS) hit .370 with 12 kills and four blocks, junior outside hitter Jaclyn Muszynski (Walnut, CA/Walnut HS) had 16 kills and 13 digs, and sophomore outside hitter Cathi Netemeyer (Los Fresnos, CA/Los Fresnos HS/Iowa) had 15 kills and 16 digs. Sarah Hill led TAMU-CC with 15 kills, while Lauren Smith added 14. Melanie Travis added 12 kills and 14 digs. "It was a hard-fought game, but, unfortunately, we weren't ready in the first two games," said UTPA Head Coach Dave Thorn. "We made too many unforced errors, and in a two or three-point game, that can be the difference. I'm proud of my team for fighting back to take it to a fifth game. Even though we lost, I'm glad that the game was decided by one team winning rather than another team losing." With the loss, the Lady Broncs fell to 13-13, while TAMU-CC improved to 13-17. Texas-Pan American will host New Mexico State Monday night in their final home match of the 2002 season. VB-34-03 110802 |