Volleyball Cruises to Atlantic Region Semifinal, 3-0

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Powered by a stifling defense that held North Carolina Central (24-14) to just -.011 hitting, the Lock Haven University volleyball team (26-3) got a straight-set win in the opening round of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Sophomore Li Yizhi (Shanghai, China) posted a double-double with 14 kills and 10 digs.

The Haven got off to a bit of a slow start, but turned it on quickly, eliminating the Eagles 30-22, 30-19, 30-13. Li took over in the second set, notching half of her kills in that column.

Captaining the offense once again was junior Kelly Kostelich (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) with 26 assists.

The Haven defense was impressive, as NCCU never hit above .133 in a set. Leading NCCU with six kills apiece were Danielle Johnson-Webb and Brenda Brown.

Li, Kostelich and the rest of the Lady Eagles will return to Thomas Field House tomorrow, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. for the NCAA Regional Semifinal against Lees-McRae College.