September 14, 2002
WC Wins First Sweep Since 1997
Sixteen Aces Lead to Win Against Swarthmore

POMONA, NJ -- The Washington College volleyball team swept an opponent for the first time since November 1997 today, defeating Swarthmore, 30-27, 30-26, 30-27 at the Richard Stockton Tournament. The Shorewomen went 1-2 overall at the event and are now 2-10 this season.

Richard Stockton 3, Washington 1 (30-14, 19-30, 30-21, 30-19)
The Shorewomen picked up a game against the host team in their first match of the day. Freshman outside hitter Abby Benson (Avon Grove, PA/Avon Grove) tallied eight kills, four service aces, and 20 digs in the match. Sophomore outside hitter Laura Greenback (Riva, MD/South River) finished with six kills and 14 digs, while freshman middle hitter Marcie McConville (Westminster, MD/Westminster) contributed eight kills. Senior setter Amy Milauskas (Ellicott City, MD/Seton Keough) added 14 and junior setter Katie Orga (Wilmington, DE/Ursuline Academy) had 10 assists. Junior defensive specialist Lindsay Tegeler (Baltimore, MD/Mt. Carmel) finished with 26 digs. WC Stats

Washington College 3, Swarthmore 0 (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Sixteen service aces, inlcuding four each from Benson and Greenback, propelled the Shorewomen to their first-three game sweep since dropping Catholic, 15-6, 15-9, 15-8, at the Messiah Tournament on November 1st, 1997. Greenback also contributed seven kills and 12 digs. McConville nailed a team-best 13 kills in the match, while Tegeler chipped in with 12 digs. Orga tallied 17 assists. WC Stats

Catholic 3, Shorewomen 0 (30-13, 30-20, 30-11)
The Shorewomen lost in three games to 2001 NCAA Tournament participant Catholic in the third-place match. McConville and freshman outside hitter Lauren Ford (Eldersburg, MD/Liberty) tallied five kills each. Junior outside hitter Theresa Pyzik (Baltimore, MD/Mercy) contributed 11 digs, while Tegeler added 10. WC Stats

The Shorewomen return to action Wednesday with a 7:00 p.m. match at Hood.