Gonzaga University
4-9
Idaho
8-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDAHO VANDALS | 30 | 30 | 30 | 3 |
| GONZAGA BULLDOGS | 27 | 26 | 18 | 0 |
Idaho Charges Past Gonzaga Volleyball
9/28/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Sept. 28, 2004
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga University Bulldogs volleyball team finished with its best team attacking percentage of the season on Monday night as the Bulldogs (4-9) combined for a .325 attack percentage. The downside was that the University of Idaho (8-3) combined for a .385 clip as the Vandals connected for 24 kills in the third game to capture a 3-0 victory over the Bulldogs. Idaho won the contest 30-27, 30-26 and 30-18.
Gonzaga led in total kills after two games as Gonzaga combined for 40 kills led by Christina Davis who had 16 of her 18 kills through the first two games. Idaho was able to shift its defense to the right spot in the final game holding the Bulldogs leading hitter to just two kills on 17 swings in the final game. Lauren Armas picked up some of the slack with five of her 13 kills in the final game. Setter Emilee Gihring was sharp all night for the Bulldogs passing out 49 assists to tie for third on the Gonzaga single-match list for assists in a three-game match. Gihring ties the for setter Erica Cordy who passed out 49 assists in a three-game match against Loyola Marymount in 1990.
Idaho was led by three players with double-digit kills as Sarah Meek paced the Vandals offense with a match-high 20 kills. Meek had 11 kills entering the final game before erupting for nine of Idaho's 24 kills. Kati Tikker chipped in with six kills in the final game to finish with 14 while Brooke Haeberle added 11. Mandy Becker finished with 51 assists for Idaho. The Vandals combined for a .477 attack percentage in the final game after rolling off a .318 and .357 to open the match.
"We had our best offensive night of the year tonight and just could not get enough breaks to pull out a win," said GU coach Kip Yoshimura after the Bulldogs setback to Idaho. "You have to credit their team with finding a way to shut down Christina in the final game and get some good offensive looks for their big hitters. This match gave our team some confidence on the offensive end as we prepare to open WCC action this weekend."
Davis also led all players with 15 digs while Jessica Herrera had 13 digs and four service aces. Meghan Brown led UI with 12 digs while Saxony Brown had three aces. Gonzaga opens West Coast Conference play this weekend with matches at Santa Clara University and the University of San Diego.
