November 16, 2002

Furman Volleyball Sweeps Georgia Southern On Senior Day

Greenville, S.C. ­ The Furman volleyball team celebrated Senior Day by upsetting first place Georgia Southern 30-26, 30-19, 30-26 in the final regular season match of the season Saturday afternoon at Timmons Arena.

Senior Abby Simon, playing in her last match as a Lady Paladin at Timmons Arena, registered 16 kills, 11 digs and a .636 hitting percentage to lead Furman to victory. Amber Montague, a junior from Plano, Texas, added 14 kills and 12 digs, while senior Laura Bush chipped in with 12 kills and 10 digs..

Georgia Southern's Martina Veiglova paced the Eagles with 13 kills and 10 digs, while Lauren McClain tallied 11 kills.

With the win, Furman concludes the regular season with a 20-13 overall record and 15-5 mark in Southern Conference play. Georgia Southern falls to 23-8 overall and 17-2 in the SoCon.

Furman will be back in action when they open Southern Conference tournament play Friday in Davidson, N.C., against an opponent to be determined.

The Lady Paladins honored seniors Abby Simon, Laura Bush, Whitney Jones and Carrie Rowley prior to Saturday's match.

Furman def. Georgia Southern 30-26, 30-19, 30-26