Alabama Volleyball Hosts Mississippi State in Mid-Week Match
10/23/2007 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ?? The University of Alabama women's volleyball team looks to extend its four-match win streak as it plays host to Mississippi State Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the CAVE.
"Playing three matches in a five day span is something we have to do twice each SEC regular season," said Alabama head coach Judy Green. "Mississippi State has been playing perhaps their best volleyball of the season over the past two weeks and we know we will have to serve and pass effectively in order to win."
The Crimson Tide is coming off a successful weekend at home, defeating Kentucky in five games before downing Tennessee in three games. Senior outside hitter Bridget Fuentez came up big for the Tide in both matches as she produced two double-doubles in kills and digs.
Junior libero Amy Pauly was awarded the conference's defensive player of the week nod this week after she collected 43 digs in eight games, averaging 5.27 digs per game. The award is the fourth for Pauly in two years.
Alabama extended its series lead over the Bulldogs in the first half of conference play after the Tide defeated Mississippi State 3-0 in Starkville. The Tide now leads the Bulldogs 34-13 all-time.
This weekend the Tide travels to Fayetteville, Ark. to take on the Lady Backs at Barnhill Arena Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m. The match will be the fourth match for the Tide in eight days.
Admission to the Mississippi State match is $3 for adults and children and UA students are free. For more information about Alabama volleyball, visit www.rolltide.com.
