W&M To Face VCU on Wednesday

Tribe Swept VCU Last Season

09/26/06 10:15AM

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - After earning a thrilling 3-2 triumph at George Mason on Saturday evening, the Tribe volleyball team will continue its march through conference play with a match at Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

In the victory against the Patriots during the weekend, William and Mary (5-8, 2-4) was led by sophomore Abbi Owens and freshman Lindsey Pflugner, who totaled 21 and 17 kills, respectively. Sophomore setter Kim Mount posted a double-double with 45 assists and 11 digs, while senior Kathleen Hawley notched a match-high 25 digs.

On the season, a number of Tribe players rank among the Colonial Athletic Association’s best. Freshman Bryana Carey stands second in aces (0.60), while Hawley ranks third in digs (4.72). Mount’s 11.78 assists per game ranks her third, and Pflugner is 10th in kills (3.55).

A preseason favorite to defend its CAA championship, VCU enters Wednesday’s contest with a 6-7 record overall and a 2-4 mark in league play. The Rams have dropped four consecutive matches.

Last season, the Tribe swept VCU, winning 3-1 on the road and 3-0 at home.