Friday, September 20, 2002

Cornell sweeps volleyball in the Georgia Tech Invitational

ornell sweeps FIU, 3-0, at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, GA. Jennifer Owens (Miami/Braddock) led the Golden Panthers with nine kills, eight digs and a .353 attack percentage.

FIU (4-7) couldn't overcome its own mistakes in the first game, as the Golden Panthers tied Cornell (4-2) with 38 total attacks, but had an attack percentage of -.184. The Big Red took advantage with 12 kills and a 30-22 game one win.

The second game was better for FIU, with its biggest lead of the match at 21-14. Cornell would fight back, eventually scoring the last four points to win 31-29. The Golden Panthers committed eight service and attack errors down the stretch to help the Big Red.

The third game was another tight game. FIU tied the game at 21, before giving up four straight points. With the Golden Panthers down 27-23, Elizabeth Baldwin won three consecutive service points, to bring FIU within one. Cornell then received three kills from Debbie Quibell to close out the match.

Adriana Fundora finished with eight kills and seven digs, while Betsy Moreland led FIU recording 23 set assists.

Nirvana Kos was again out of the lineup due to back problems and will miss the weekend tournament.

FIU will finish up play at the Georgia Tech Invitational tomorrow against Georgia Tech and Alabama.