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Eagles Edge Catamounts, 3-2, in Battle for First Place in SoCon Volleyball Action

Oct. 6, 2002

Final Stats

Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina battled to the end against Georgia Southern, but the Eagles pulled out the victory, 3-2, to remain in first place in SoCon volleyball at 8-0. This was WCU's first loss in the last nine matches as they drop to 14-5 (6-1 SoCon). GSU improves to 13-6 (8-0 SoCon).

Georgia Southern took the first two games, 30-27, 30-22. After a 10 minute intermission, the Catamounts came out with increased enthusiasm as they battled back to take the next two games, 30-23, 30-23.

The fifth and final game of the match was just as close as the previous four, with nine ties and two lead changes. After a Western timeout with the score 11-10, Susan Winkelman served four straight points for the Eagles to give them the game and the match.

The Catamounts were led by Sara Komosinski with 18 kills and a .444 hitting percentage. Stefanie Peters led in digs with 16, Tricia Eble led with eight blocks and Shari Harder registered 62 assists for the day.

Martina Veiglova led all players with 35 kills and 75 attacks. Megan Lippi had 18 digs for the Eagles, Lauren McClain had eight blocks and Kim Foytich added 45 assists.

Western Carolina travels to Greenville on Wednesday (Oct. 9) to face Furman at 7 pm while Georgia Southern hosts the Paladins in its next match on Saturday (Oct. 12) at 2 pm.

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