BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Mercyhurst College women's volleyball team improved to 2-2 on the year after splitting a pair of contests on the final day of the Ferris State Tournament.
The Lakers defeated Glenville State, 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-8), before falling in the nightcap to host Ferris State, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-15).
Against Glenville St.,
Becky Leusch contributed six kills while
Chelsea Jensen added five and
Sarah Vick totaled four kills.
Becky Smith posted four blocks with Vick adding another three, while
Kendall Ashworth supplied nine digs and
Elyse Texido registered three service aces.
In the Ferris State match, Leusch again led the Lakers' offense with 11 kills and Jensen provided support with seven kills. Defensively, Ashworth posted 10 digs and Texido chipped in seven.
Additinally,
Amanda Balasko was named to the all-tournament team.
Next up for the Lakers is the PSAC/WVIAC Challenge on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.
2010 Ferris State All-Tournament Team
Ashlee Crowder - Hillsdale
Arielle Goodson - Ferris State
Ashley Huntey - Ferris State
Amanda Balasko - Mercyhurst
Xuan Gao - Lock Haven
Madeline Haben - Michigan Tech
Chelsea Fogarty - Minnesota State
Brittany Stamer - Minnesota State
Amanda Beekman - Minnesota State
Ellie Dietzen - St. Cloud State