Junior libero Carly Romberg has recorded 22 or more digs in her last three matches for Charlotte. |
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Charlotte Falls in Three at Temple in Volleyball Action
Oct. 26, 2007
Philadelphia, Pa. - The Charlotte 49ers stumbled at Temple, 3-0 (30-19, 30-21, 30-18) in Philadelphia Friday night in Atlantic 10 play. Temple improves to 11-16 overall and 6-4 in the A-10, while the 49ers fall to 12-12 overall, 2-7 in Conference play.
The Owls recorded a .269 attacking percentage to Charlotte's -.025. Yue Liu and Yun Yi Zhang led the Owls with 10 kills a piece, while Sun Ying Ling had 14 digs.
The Cherry and White used a 37% hitting percentage and held Charlotte to a zero attack percentage in game one. Temple continued its strong play in games two and three, behind strong serving by Patricia Vernon. Vernon earned eight straight points in game three to help TU to the 30-18 result.
Vernon contributed 10 digs on the night. Jackie Morrison dished 17 assists, while Ariel Pierre had 13. Jacqueline Cowden and Vernon blocked three 49er attacks each.
For the 49ers, senior Alma Arroyo remained on a torrid pace offensively, logging 14 kills. She has recorded double-digit kills in 18 of Charlotte's 24 matches in 2007. Redshirt freshman Kat Hicks had a part in both of Charlotte's blocks on the night, as she recorded an assisted and solo block. She has a block in all but three matches this season, and is second on the team with 48 blocks in her first full season of play.
Senior setter Eden Ramos had 28 assists and junior Carly Romberg had the match-high with 22 digs. She has 20 or more digs in 11 matches this season and is on a streak of three straight matches with at least 22 digs.
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Charlotte will stay in Philadelphia to take on La Salle Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. before returning home for their final home matches of the season next week.
