August 30, 2002

FURMAN VOLLEYBALL DROPS FIRST MATCH 3-0 TO FRESNO STATE

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia -- Furman's Lady Paladin volleyball team dropped a 30-20, 30-23, 30-20 decision to Fresno State Friday in the 2002 season opener at the William & Mary Hi-IQ Tournament. Furman will also play Radford Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Despite the loss senior Abby Simon (Simpsonville, S.C.) fared well, leading the Lady Paladin team with nine kills. She paired a .250 attack percentage with seven digs and a service ace to further help the Furman team, while Carrie Rowley added eight kills and Amber Montague led the way with nine digs.

The Furman team was totally unable to stop the Bulldogs of Fresno State's offensive attack. The Lady Paladins had no blocks on the day, while Fresno State hit .269 for the match. FSU was led by Carrie Hartt and Kristen Fenton, each of whom totaled nine kills.

Furman is 0-1 on the season and, in addition to Friday's afternoon match, will face East Carolina and William & Mary on Saturday.

Fresno State def. Furman 30-20, 30-23, 30-20