Volleyball Drops 3-0 Decision to American

Oct. 3, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Lafayette women's volleyball team lost a 3-0 decision to Patriot League opponent American on Friday night in Washington, D.C. Sophomores Katrina Racibarskas and Kayly Elmer led the team with five kills apiece.

The loss was the Leopards' second in league play this season. Senior co-captain Megan Carter led the team with seven digs and 10 assists while also adding in two service aces for Lafayette (6-10, 1-2). All five of Lafayette's freshmen--Mary Cunning, Andrea Duvall, Christy Mebust, Ally Taylor and Alana Taylor--saw action against the Eagles.

The Leopards dropped 25-12, 25-10 and 25-15 decisions to the Eagles, who have now won 15 straight over Lafayette. American improves to 9-6 overall and 3-0 in conference action.

Lafayette continues Patriot League play tomorrow with a 4 p.m. match at Navy.

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Players Mentioned

Mary Cunning: Outside Hitter; 5' 10"; Freshman

Andrea Duvall: Right Side; 5' 10"; Freshman

Christy Mebust: Defensive Specialist; 5' 9"; Freshman

Alana Taylor: Middle; 6' 1"; Freshman

Ally Taylor: Middle; 6' 0"; Freshman

Kayly Elmer: Outside Hitter; 5' 10"; Freshman

Katrina Racibarskas: Outside/Middle Hitter; 6' 0"; Freshman

Megan Carter: Setter; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Mary Cunning
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: Outside Hitter

Andrea Duvall
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: Right Side

Christy Mebust
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: Defensive Specialist

Alana Taylor
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: Middle

Ally Taylor
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: Middle

Kayly Elmer
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: Outside Hitter

Katrina Racibarskas
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: Outside/Middle Hitter

Megan Carter
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Setter