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The University of Utah Athletics
Women's Volleyball Wins Fourth Match in Four Games
6/21/1999 12:00 AM | Volleyball
Sept. 9, 1998
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah bounced back from dropping the first game to take the next three from Idaho, post its fourth win of the season on Wednesday night at Crimson Court.
The Utes, now 4-1, were outhit by the Vandals (1-1) in the first game .488 to .208, and as a result lost 15- 12. Utah then went on to outhit Idaho for the match .247 to .210, winning the next three games 15-3, 15-11, 16-14.
Kalani Tonga posted a match-high 17 kills to go with four digs to lead Utah. Freshman McKelle Stilson had 15 kills, three blocks and an impressive .500 hitting percentage. Stacie Greenwalt also had 15 kills and four blocks. Sara Shakula contributed 14 kills, six digs and three blocks. Graciela Torres posted 51 assists and eight digs. Beth Craig had 13 kills, while Heather Kniss had 10 kills and 12 digs to lead Idaho.
After dropping game one, the Utes fell even at 3-3 with the Vandals in the second game. Utah then went on a 12-0 run. Utah also trailed 10-8 in game three before scoring seven of the last eight points for the win. Utah jumped out to a 5-1 lead in game four, but lead by two points or less the rest of the way after Idaho came back to tie at 9-9.
"We didn't come out really focused in the first game, and I think that was because we had such a tough weekend on the road. But, once we settled down we were fine," said Utah head coach Beth Launiere. "Our serving made the difference. When they were in system they were very good offensively. When we were able to disrupt them with our serving, that's when we were successful. That was a good win for us."
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