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CONTACT: Jerry Reilly,
Sports Information Director

DATE: Tues., Oct. 4, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Women's Volleyball

Devils pound the net to down Medaille

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Fredonia State improved to 17-5 with a 3-0 home win Tuesday over Medaille.

Senior middle hitter Elizabeth Schaller (Marilla/St. Mary's) and freshman outside hitter Amy Bertrando (Westfield/Westfield) had 12 and 11 kills, respectively, for the Blue Devils, who won the matches by scores of 30-18, 30-23 and 30-25.

In addition, junior middle hitter Stephanie DeGolier (Cassadaga/Cassadaga Valley) added nine kills. Ten players had at least one kill each in a balanced attack.

Schaller, sophomore defensive specialist Paula Baire (Lancaster/Nardin), and freshman defensive specialist Val Grell (Lancaster/Lancaster) had six digs each. In addition, Schaller had a team-high four service aces, and senior setter Traci Pieczynski (Lancaster/St. Mary's) had 33 assists.

The Blue Devils, ranked No. 10 in the New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Associaiton poll, will participate Friday and Saturday in the Union College Tournament.

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