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CONTACT: Jerry Reilly,
Sports Information Director

DATE: Tues., Sept. 28, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Volleyball

Devils suffer non-conference loss

FREDONIA, N.Y. – Allegheny College outlasted Fredonia State, 3-1, in non-conference women's volleyball Tuesday at Dods Hall.

The Gators won the first match 30-25, lost the second 27-30, then closed out the match 30-20 and 30-28 after the Blue Devils led 25-17 in the fourth game.

For the Blue Devils, senior middle hitter Heather Martin (Allegany/Allegany-Limestone) had 19 kills and 25 digs. Freshman outside hitter JaHanna Dixon (Hamburg/Frontier) and junior middle hitter Elizabeth Schaller (Marilla/St. Mary's) had 13 and 12 kills, respectively.

In addition, sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Drum (Wayland/Wayland-Cohocton) collected 22 digs and junior defensive specialist Kim Schmitz (Derby/Lake Shore) added 18. Junior setter Traci Pieczynski (Lancaster/St. Mary's) was credited with 35 assists and 14 digs.

The Blue Devils are idle until Oct. 7 when they travel to Penn State Behrend.

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