Sept. 2, 2007

Pacific Lutheran Finishes 3-1 at Boxer Kickoff

Wisconsin-Stevens Point Box Score
Baruch Box Score

FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Pacific Lutheran picked up a pair of three-game victories on Sunday to finish its season-opening tournament with three wins in four matches.

After splitting Saturday's matches, the No. 22-ranked Lutes beat Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 30-14, 30-24, 30-26 on Sunday morning. In the afternoon session, PLU swept past winless Baruch (N.Y.), 30-10, 30-15, 30-10.

Pacific Lutheran dealt Wisconsin-Stevens Point its first loss of the tournament with a three-game sweep of the Pointers. The Lutes came out strong and dominated the first game with a .520 attack percentage. The Pointers held tough, however, and took leads in both games two and three, but still fell to the Lutes. Freshman outside hitter Beth Hanna led Pacific Lutheran with 15 kills and sophomore middle blocker Kelcy Joynt added 14.

The Lutes had little problem with Baruch, dispatching the New York team in three games. PLU continued their strong hitting performances, compiling a .245 attack percentage for the match and .345 in game two alone. The Lutes also finished with 12 service aces, including four by sophomore defensive specialist Brenna Archibald. Sophomore outside hitter Abby Mitchel led PLU with 13 kills.

The Lutes are back on the road this coming weekend as they play in the River City Classic hosted by Trinity University in San Antonio, Tex.

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