Thursday, October 11, 2012

Loyola sweeps XU to end Nuggets' 7-match win streak

NEW ORLEANS — Katie Hamilton and Sabrina Stansberry had 10 kills apiece Wednesday to lead Loyola to a 25-17, 25-20, 25-19 women's volleyball victory against Xavier University of Louisiana at The Barn.
    

The Wolf Pack (14-5) extended its win streak to three and snapped the seven-match win streak of the Gold Nuggets (12-5). Loyola is 10-0 all-time against its city rival.
    

Taylor Reuther had nine kills, and Moira Kirk had six kills and four blocks for Xavier.
    

Loyola trailed 5-1 in the opening set before scoring 10 consecutive points, half on Xavier attack errors. Loyola went ahead to stay at 8-7 in each of the final two sets.
    
Xavier's next match will start at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 against Union (Tenn.) in Loyola's Hampton Inn Wolf Pack Classic. The Gold Nuggets also will play Loyola at 6 that evening.


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By Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
VISIT: XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
VISIT: XULAATHLETICS

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