Sept. 14, 2004
Clarion, Pa.
LHU 3, Clarion 0 

CLARION, Pa. – Lock Haven University volleyball (7-1, 1-0 PSAC) made short work of their first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) opponent, downing Clarion University (6-3, 0-1 PSAC) in straight sets, 30-28, 30-14, 30-24.

 Defense was the name of the game for the Lady Eagles, as they recorded 15 team blocks, led by sophomore Li Yizhi (Shanghai, China) with two solo blocks and five block assists. LHU particularly shut down the Golden Eagles in the second game, allowing just 14 points.

 “We played strong at the net, and really put forth some tenacious defense,” head coach Tom Justice said. “In the second game, we smothered them, and that was the difference.”

 Strong defense made for excellent offense, as Li and freshman Inga Kurgonaite (Kaunas, Lithuania/Yuozas Urbsys) recorded 11 kills each, with Li and junior Michelle Deehan (Upper Marlboro, Md./Gwynn Park) hitting at a .333 clip.

 Li, Justice, Corbin, Deehan and the rest of the Lady Eagles are back in action against Slippery Rock University on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

 Statistical Leaders: Kills: Li, Kurgonite (11), Assists: Allison Furry (20), Kills percentage: Li, Deehan (.333), Digs: Maggie Borden (13).

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