DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Takes on UIC at Home Tonight
9/16/2003 12:00:00 AM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
The Blue Demons come into tonight’s match holding onto a two-game winning streak. Last weekend DePaul traveled to
The Blue Demons fell in their first match to eventual tournament champions, Louisiana Tech in five-games (30-27, 28-30, 21-30, 30-28, 17-15).
The Blue Demons fired back in their next two matches, defeating
Mandy Moorberg and Amie West were named to the All-Tournament team after their outstanding performances. Moorberg had 52 kills, 29 digs and one block assist on the weekend. West had 157 assists, 29 digs one solo block and assisted on six blocks. West’s 157 assists on the weekend placed her number four on DePaul’s All-time career assist list. West now has 1,751 career assists.
Red-Shirt freshman, Ellen Hayes was named the tournament’s most valuable libero. Hayes successfully got down on 39 digs this weekend.
Putting out the Flames
The Flames come into tonight’s match after a convincing win over Stony Brook, (30-22, 30-18, 30-22). They suffered heartbreaking loses to
UIC returns ten letter winners from last season. They are led by Tasha Shepperd and Kristi Herrington. Shepperd averages 3.97 kills and Herrington averages 2.91 kills per game.
Block Party
As a team DePaul leads C-USA in blocks per game with 2.65
Getting Down on the Ball
As a team DePaul is second in the conference in digs per game. On average, DePaul is getting down on17.50 balls per game.
Honor Roll
August 31, at the Morehead State Invitational, senior middle Lara Marks was named to the All-Tournament Team.
September 6, at the Illini Classic senior outside hitter Janet Cotter was named to the All-Tournament Team. She tallied 29 kills and 37 digs on the weekend.
September 13, at the Drake Bulldog Invite the Blue Demons had three players named to the All-tournament team. Mandy Moorberg and Amie West were named to the All-Tournament team after their outstanding performances. Moorberg had 52 kills, 29 digs and one block assist on the weekend. West had 157 assists, 29 digs one solo block and assisted on six blocks. West’s 157 assists on the weekend placed her number four on DePaul’s All-time career assist list. West now has 1,751 career assists.
Red-Shirt freshman, Ellen Hayes was named the tournament’s most valuable libero. Hayes successfully got down on 39 digs this weekend.
Top Names in C-USA
Blocks per Game
3. Lara Marks 1.26
8. Janet Goreham 1.03
Assists per game
5. Amie West 12.12
Digs per game
4. Janet Cotter 3.67
7. Amy Holmes 3.45
8. Ellen Hayes 3.38
Total Attempts in a Match
7. Mandy Moorberg 61
Blocks in a Match
6. Lara Marks 8
The Returnees:
DePaul welcomes back nine letter winners. The squad is lead by seniors, Lara Marks, Janet Cotter and Meg Griffin. The Blue Demons will also look for leadership from juniors Amy West and Janet Goreham. Other returnees include, Amy Holmes, Mandy Moreberg, Tara Pulaski and Ellen Hayes.
Newcomers:
The Blue Demons welcome five newcomers to the 2003 squad. Morgan Ingersoll, Jamie Klosterman, Sasha Cherner and Aly Zavitz, will all compete for time on the outside. Denae Gibson is another fresh face on the squad, she will be seeking time at the middle position.
100 Wins:
Head Coach Dawn Dockstader is on her way to her 100th win as the DePaul head coach. After last weekend Dockstader compiled her 93rd win. This is her seventh year as the DePaul head coach.
New Point System:
In a new system adopted by the Conference USA volleyball coaches, each player accumulates points for kills, block solos and assists and service aces. To calculate a players total points, please use the following formula: Kills + Solo Blocks + Service Aces. (Block Assists count as ˝ point)
