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Women's Volleyball to Face Bowling Green in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals Friday
November 15, 2006 | Women's Volleyball
Ball State Women's Volleyball MAC Tournament Notes in PDF Format
The Week Ahead: The No. 6 seed Ball State women's volleyball team will continue play in the 2006 Mid-American Conference Tournament Friday, with a 1:30 p.m. quarterfinal match versus No. 3 seed Bowling Green at the SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio . . . If Ball State were to win its quarterfinal match Friday, it would play in the 5 p.m. semifinal match Saturday . . . The 2006 MAC Tournament Championship match is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday.
2006 Mid-American Conference Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, November 14 (at campus sites)
Match #1 No. 5 WMU def. No. 12 Akron 3-0 (30-20, 30-24, 30-18)
Match #2 No. 6 BSU def. No. 11 Buffalo 3-2 (26-30, 30-27, 30-28, 25-30, 15-9)
Match #3 No. 10 Toledo def. No. 7 CMU 3-2 (30-28, 23-30, 30-23, 28-30, 16-14)
Match #4 No. 8 EMU def. No. 9 Kent State 3-1 (27-30, 30-27, 30-23, 30-22)
Friday, November 17 (SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio)
Match #5 No. 2 Northern Illinois vs. No. 10 Toledo 11 a.m.
Match #6 No. 3 Bowling Green vs. No. 6 Ball State 1:30 p.m.
Match #7 No. 4 Miami vs. No. 5 Western Michigan 5 p.m.
Match #8 No. 1 Ohio vs. No. 8 Eastern Michigan 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 18 (SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio)
Match #9 Winner Match #5 vs. Winner Match #6 5 p.m.
Match #10 Winner Match #7 vs. Winner Match #8 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 19 (SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio)
Match #11 Winner Match #9 vs. Winner Match #10 1 p.m.
BSU in the MAC Tournament:The 2006 Mid-American Conference Tournament marks the 16th-straight MAC Tournament appearance for the Cardinals . . . Ball State enters the tournament as the No. 6 seed and will face No. 3 seed Bowling Green in Friday's second quarterfinal match . . . BSU opened the tournament with a 3-2 (26-30, 30-27, 30-28, 25-30, 15-9) win over No. 11 Buffalo in first round action Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
Last Year at the MAC Tournament:As the No. 3 seed in the 2005 installment of the event, BSU advanced to its 15th-straight semifinal match with a quarterfinal victory over No. 6 seed Miami . . . BSU advanced to the finals for the ninth time in school history with a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind upset of No. 2 seed Eastern Michigan in the semifinals . . . BSU would fall to No. 1 seed and then-No. 21-ranked Ohio in the championship match.
MAC Tournament Record:Including Tuesday's win over Buffalo, Ball State is a combined 26-11 (.703) all-time in MAC Tournament matches . . . Both BSU's 26 wins and 37 matches played are league records . . . Overall, Ball State is 2-0 in first round matches, 9-0 in quarterfinal matches, 9-8 in semifinal matches and 6-3 in championship matches . . . Ball State has more tournament wins (26) than 10 schools have matches played . . . Miami and Western Michigan are the only schools to play in more matches than BSU has wins, at 30 each . . . For BSU's All-Time MAC Tournament Results, please see page six.
BSU Holds the Edge in MAC All-Tournament Selections:With Amanda McCormick and Sarah Obras being named to the 2005 MAC All-Tournament Team, the Cardinals have placed at least one player on the squad every year since 1991, 15-straight years . . . Since the inception of the all-tournament team in 1989, BSU has received the most selections, being honored 24 times among 16 players . . . In addition, Ball State holds the edge in tournament Most Valuable Players with six.
All-Time All-Tournament Selections
1. Ball State 24 selections (6 Most Valuable Players)
2. Miami 16 selections (3 Most Valuable Players)
3. Bowling Green 13 selections (1 Most Valuable Players)
4. Western Michigan 10 selections (2 Most Valuable Players)
T-5. Ohio 7 selections (3 Most Valuable Players)
T-5. Northern Illinois 7 selections (2 Most Valuable Players)
T-7. Akron 5 selections
T-7. Eastern Michigan 5 selections
T-7. Kent State 5 selections
10. Central Michigan 4 selections
11. Toledo 2 selection
12. Buffalo 0 selections
Ball State's All-Time MAC All-Tournament Team
Name Year
Amanda McCormick 2005
Sarah Obras 2005, 2004
Stephanie Keller 2004, 2003
Katie Butts 2002 (MVP), 2001
Megan Hammons 2001, 1998
Susie Meshberger 2000, 1999
Julie Zylka 2000
Emily Sallee 1999 (MVP), 1997
Mindy Stanley 1996, 1995
Wendy Carter 1995 (MVP)
Cassy Herode 1994, 1993 (MVP)
Carin Zielinski 1994 (MVP)
Lisa Hadorn 1993
April Hoeltke 1992 (MVP)
Sharon Knecht 1992
Stephanie Decker 1991
About the Cardinals:Ball State enters Friday's quarterfinal match with an 12-17 (8-8 MAC) record . . . Freshman Julie Breivogel currently paces the Cardinals with a 3.46 kills-per-game average, while senior Kelly Cochran is second at 3.09 . . . Senior Amanda McCormick anchors the BSU defense, averaging a NCAA-best 7.69 digs per game . . . Kirby Gibson is Ball State's top active blocker, averaging 0.81 blocks per game, while Angie Parrell and Cassie Connerboth see time as the team's setter, averaging 9.67 and 5.49 assists per game, respectively . . . As a team, the Cardinals average 14.19 kpg, 12.96 apg, 18.99 dpg and 2.33 bpg . . . BSU's opponents are averaging 15.47 kpg, 14.42 apg, 19.96 dpg and 2.16 bpg.
Versus Remaining Tournament Field:Ball State holds a 248-120-1 record versus the remaining MAC Tournament field, including a 19-8 mark in tournament action and a 5-3 ledger in championship matches:
Ball State All-Time vs. Remaining MAC Tournament Field
Seed Team Overall Tournament Championships Streak
1. Ohio 31-8 0-2 0-1 L6
2. Northern Illinois 21-21 1-2 0-1 L2
3. Bowling Green 34-12-1 6-0 2-0 L2
4. Miami 38-29 5-3 2-0 W3
5. Western Michigan 36-31 2-1 1-1 W1
8. Eastern Michigan 40-16 4-0 0-0 W1
10. Toledo 48-3 1-0 0-0 W39
Total 248-120-1 19-8 5-3
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 1 OHIO: Ball State holds a 31-8 advantage in the all-time series with Ohio . . . The Bobcats hold an 2-0 advantage in MAC Tournament action, including a win in last season's championship match . . . In the only match this season, a then-No. 21 Ohio defeated Ball State 0-3 (23-30, 16-30, 12-30) in Muncie . . . While the Bobcats have won the last six meetings, the Cardinals have won 26 of the last 32.
Ball State vs. Ohio In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11//20/05 Finals L, 0-3 (24-30, 25-30, 28-30)
11/22/03 Semifinals L, 0-3 (21-30, 20-30, 21-30)
SCOUTING NO. 1 OHIO:The Bobcats earned the No. 1 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament by winning the MAC Regular Season title with a 16-0 league ledger . . . The Bobcats, who enter the tournament ranked 18th in the country, also boast a 24-3 overall record . . . Ellen Herman currently paces Ohio with a 4.13 kills-per-game average, while Melissa Griffin is second at 3.91 . . . Michaele Blackburn anchors the OU defense, averaging 4.78 digs per game . . . Jane Sytsma is Ohio's top blocker, averaging 0.97 blocks per game, while Savanah Parrais the team's main setter averaging 13.04 assists per game . . . As a team, the Bobcats average 17.21 kpg, 15.73 apg, 18.33 dpg and 2.17 bpg . . . OU's opponents are averaging 13.07 kpg, 12.14 apg, 15.22 dpg and 1.80 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS:The all-time series with Northern Illinois is currently tied at 21-21 . . . BSU is 1-2 versus NIU in MAC Tournament action, including a 0-1 record in championship matches . . . The Cardinals suffered a pair of losses to the Huskies during the regular season, falling 1-3 (30-27, 16-30, 24-30, 25-30) in Muncie (Oct. 14) and 1-3 (26-30, 28-30, 30-26, 18-30) in DeKalb (Oct. 27).
Ball State vs. Northern Illinois In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/19/04 Quarterfinals W, 3-2 (30-25, 29-31, 34-36, 30-28, 15-13)
11/24/01 Finals L, 0-3 (21-30, 17-30, 24-30)
11/27/98 Semifinals L, 1-3 (9-15, 11-15, 16-14, 9-15)
SCOUTING NO. 2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS:The Huskies earned the No. 2 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament after winning the league's West Division with a 13-3 league record . . . NIU also boasts a 20-8 overall record . . . Kate McCullagh currently paces Northern Illinois with a 5.85 kills-per-game average, while Meagan Schoenrock is second at 3.08 . . . Gina Guide anchors the NIU defense, averaging 6.88 digs per game . . . McCullagh is also the Huskies' top blocker, averaging 0.91 blocks per game, while Mandi Caputo is the team's main setter averaging 12.35 assists per game . . . As a team, Northern Illinois averages 15.66 kpg, 14.36 apg, 18.67 dpg and 1.70 bpg . . . NIU's opponents are averaging 14.26 kpg, 13.08 apg, 16.27 dpg and 2.04 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 3 BOWLING GREEN:The Cardinals hold a 34-12-1 advantage in the all-time series versus Bowling Green . . . BSU is 6-0 vs. BGSU in MAC Tournament action, including a 2-0 mark in championship matches . . . The Cardinals suffered a 0-3 (22-30, 18-30, 19-30) setback to the Falcons (Sept. 23) in the only regular season meeting this year.
Ball State vs. Bowling Green In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/23/01 Semifinals W, 3-2 (28-30, 30-22, 25-30, 37-35, 17-15)
11/26/99 Semifinals W, 3-0 (15-6, 15-6, 15-7)
11/18/97 Quarterfinals W, 3-0 (15-0, 15-9, 15-5)
11/18/94 Semifinals W, 3-2 (15-7, 7-15, 11-15, 15-8, 16-14)
11/27/93 Finals W, 3-1 (15-8, 15-12, 12-15, 15-5)
11/28/92 Finals W, 3-2 (14-16, 15-3, 15-10, 13-15, 16-14)
SCOUTING NO. 3 BOWLING GREEN:The Falcons earned the No. 3 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament after posting an 13-3 record in league action . . . Bowling Green enters the weekend with an 24-5 overall record . . . Kendra Halm currently paces BGSU with a 3.34 kills-per-game average, while Stephanie Swiger is second at 3.18 . . . Chelsey Meek anchors the Falcons' defense, averaging 5.09 digs per game . . . Halm is also Bowling Green's top blocker, averaging 1.39 blocks per game, while Chrissy Gothkeis the team's main setter averaging 12.28 assists per game . . . As a team, BGSU averages 16.24 kpg, 14.91 apg, 17.69 dpg and 2.89 bpg . . . The Falcons' opponents are averaging 13.72 kpg, 12.81 apg, 15.78 dpg and 1.98 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 4 MIAMI:The Cardinals hold a 38-29 advantage in the all-time series vs. Miami . . . BSU is 5-3 vs. Miami in MAC Tournament action, including a 2-0 mark in championship matches . . . The Cardinals won the only meeting this season, topping the RedHawks 3-2 (30-26, 17-30, 31-33, 30-17, 15-12) in Oxford (Sept. 22).
Ball State vs. Bowling Green In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/18/05 Quarterfinals W, 3-0 (30-27, 30-23, 30-27)
11/18/03 First Round W, 3-0 (30-21, 30-22, 30-26)
11/21/97 Semifinals L, 0-3 (7-15, 8-15, 10-15)
11/18/95 Finals W, 3-2 (8-15, 15-13, 11-15, 15-12, 15-12)
11/19/94 Finals W, 3-2 (15-3, 10-15, 7-15, 15-10, 15-9)
11/27/92 Semifinals W, 3-2 (15-11, 13-15, 9-15, 15-3, 15-9)
11/29/91 Semifinals L, 0-3 (9-15, 10-15, 7-15)
10/18/80 Semifinals L, 0-3 (15-5, 15-3, 15-10)
SCOUTING NO. 4 MIAMI:The RedHawks earned the No. 4 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament after posting a 9-7 record in league action . . . Miami enters the quarterfinal round with a 13-16 overall record . . . Emily Schroeder currently paces the RedHawks with a 4.35 kills-per-game average, while Carli Reihman is second at 3.23 . . . Melissa Zenz anchors the Miami defense, averaging 4.47 digs per game . . . Reihman is also Miami's top blocker, averaging 0.86 blocks per game, while Andrea Atteberry and Ashley Davis split time as the team's setter, averaging 10.52 and 6.79 assists per game, respectively . . . As a team, Miami averages 14.79 kpg, 13.58 apg, 14.75 dpg and 2.00 bpg . . . Miami's opponents are averaging 15.29 kpg, 13.93 apg, 15.60 dpg and 2.29 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN:Ball State holds a 36-31 edge in the all-time series versus Western Michigan, after splitting a pair of league contest this season . . . BSU suffered a 1-3 (26-30, 30-26, 23-30, 31-33) home loss on Oct. 13, while posting a 3-2 (32-30, 30-27, 18-30, 24-30, 15-12) road win on Oct. 28 . . . The Cardinals hold a 2-1 advantage in MAC Tournament action versus the Broncos, including an 1-1 mark in finals action.
Ball State vs. Western Michigan In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/26/02 Quarterfinal W, 3-0 (31-29, 30-23, 30-28)
11/25/00 Finals L, 1-3 (12-15, 15-8, 15-17, 15-5)
11/27/99 Finals W, 3-0 (15-11, 16-14, 15-9)
SCOUTING NO. 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN: The Broncos earned the No. 5 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament after posting an 8-8 league record . . . WMU, who is 19-12 overall, scored a 3-0 (30-20, 30-24, 30-18) first round win over No. 12 Akron Tuesday . . . Kathryn Babcock currently paces the Broncos with a 3.94 kills-per-game average, while Katie Eberling is second at 3.44 . . . Caitlin Strimel anchors the WMU defense, averaging 5.15 digs per game . . . Ashley Vogl is Western Michigan's top blocker, averaging 0.90 blocks per game, while Jenifer Sulewskiis the team's main setter averaging 13.09 assists per game . . . As a team, WMU averages 16.58 kpg, 15.51 apg, 17.60 dpg and 1.92 bpg . . . The Broncos' opponents are averaging 13.92 kpg, 12.73 apg, 16.48 dpg and 1.91 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 8 EASTERN MICHIGAN:Ball State holds a 40-16 edge in the all-time series versus Eastern Michigan . . . BSU is 4-0 in MAC Tournament matches versus EMU . . . The Cardinals and the Eagles split a pair of regular season matches, with BSU suffering a 0-3 (26-30, 25-30, 17-30) loss in Ypsilanti (Oct. 21), before picking up a 3-0 (30-27, 30-28, 30-28) win in Muncie (Nov. 10).
Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/19/05 Semifinals W, 3-2 (32-30, 29-31, 11-30, 30-28, 15-7)
11/21/03 Quarterfinals W, 3-0 (30-24, 30-24, 30-27)
11/29/02 Semifinal W, 3-0 (30-26, 30-17, 30-26)
11/20/01 Quarterfinal W, 3-1 (26-30, 30-28, 30-24, 30-24)
SCOUTING NO. 8 EASTERN MICHIGAN:The Eagles earned the No. 8 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament by posting a 6-10 league mark . . . EMU, which is 13-16 on the year, scored a 3-1 (27-30, 30-27, 30-23, 30-22) first round win over No. 9 Kent State Tuesday . . . Lindsay Piccolini currently paces the Eagles with a 4.49 kills-per-game average, while Becky Reenders is second at 3.42 . . . Ashley Cudney anchors the EMU defense, averaging 5.90 digs per game . . . Piccolini is also Eastern Michigan's top blocker, averaging 1.18 blocks per game, while Kate Sulewski is the team's main setter averaging 11.84 assists per game . . . As a team, EMU averages 14.74 kpg, 13.48 apg, 18.80 dpg and 2.54 bpg . . . The Eagles' opponents are averaging 15.48 kpg, 14.10 apg, 19.08 dpg and 2.20 bpg.
ALL-TIME VS. NO. 10 TOLEDO:The Cardinals hold a 48-3 advantage in the all-time series versus Toledo, including an 1-0 record in MAC Tournament action . . . The Cardinals swept the Rockets during the regular season, posting a 3-2 (30-20, 29-31, 26-30, 30-21, 15-10) victory in Muncie (Sept. 28) and a 3-0 (30-23, 30-17, 30-27) sweep in Toledo (Nov. 4) . . . Overall, Ball State has won the last 39 matches between the two clubs dating back to 1987.
Ball State vs. Toledo In MAC Tournament
Date Round Results
11/26/93 Semifinals W, 3-0 (15-4, 15-13, 15-10)
SCOUTING NO. 10 TOLEDO:The Rockets earned the No. 10 seed in the 2006 MAC Tournament after posting a 6-10 record in league action . . . Toledo, who enters Friday with a 10-20 overall record, advanced to the quarterfinal round with a 3-2 (30-28, 23-30, 30-23, 28-30, 16-14) upset victory over No. 6 Central Michigan Tuesday night . . . Kate Bean currently paces the Rockets with a 3.72 kills-per-game average, while Sarah Kreher is second at 3.18 . . . Lora Sarich anchors the UT defense, averaging 4.27 digs per game . . . Brittany Alaburda is Toledo's top blocker, averaging 0.70 blocks per game, while Emi Holsclaw and Mallory Ladd split time as the team's setter averaging 10.61 and 9.31 assists per game, respectively . . . As a team, Toledo averages 15.08 kpg, 13.87 apg, 17.13 dpg and 1.58 bpg . . . The Rockets' opponents are averaging 14.85 kpg, 13.67 apg, 16.87 dpg and 2.76 bpg.
Cochran Reaches Milestone:At the 15-14 mark of the opening frame in BSU's sweep of Eastern Michigan (Nov. 11), senior outside attacker Kelly Cochran smashed her second of 15 kills on the evening to become only the third player in BSU history to record 1,200 kills and 1,200 digs in a career at Ball State . . . One of only five student-athletes in school annals to enter the 1,000/1,000 Club, Cochran enters the quarterfinal round of the 2006 MAC Tournament having amassed 1,241 kills and 1,299 digs in her four seasons with BSU (2003-06) . . . She currently ranks seventh and fourth, respectively, in those categories in BSU history . . . Prior to Cochran, only Sarah Obras (1,975 kills/1,652 digs) and Megan Hammons(1,827 kills/1,204 digs) had finished their careers at Ball State in the 1,200/1,200 Club.
Keeping the Playing Streak Alive:By playing in all five games in the Cardinals MAC Tournament First Round win over Buffalo, Cochran climbed to No. 9 in games played in BSU annals at 443 . . . Cochran is 12 games back of the No. 8 slot, and 18 shy of the top five . . . Over her career, Cochran has played in all 124 matches for BSU, while seeing action in 443 of a possible 462 games.
McCormick Sets Single-Season Mark:With 29 digs in BSU's win over Buffalo, senior libero Amanda McCormick raised her season digs total to a Ball State and Mid-American Conference single-season record 830 . . . The previous record was 758 set by Stephanie Keller in 2003 . . . Entering the season, only two players in NCAA Division I history had tallied 800 digs in a season, with Minnesota's Paula Gentil posting a NCAA-record 924 in 2004 and Oral Roberts' Becky Dreher scoring 821 in 2004.
McCormick Builds Towards 2,300:With 29 digs in BSU's MAC Tournament First Round win over Buffalo, Amanda McCormick upped her career digs total to 2,275 . . . In her two seasons with the Cardinals (2005-06), McCormick has logged 1,557 digs to rank third on BSU's all-time list . . . Prior to joining the Cardinals, McCormick tallied 718 digs in two seasons at Nebraska (2003-04) to give her a current career total of 2,275 . . . According to the NCAA Division I Record Book, McCormick's 2,275 career digs place her fifth in NCAA history, two better then the BSU and MAC's career record-holder Stephanie Keller who racked up 2,273 digs from 2001-2004 . . . Only three players have recorded over 2,300 digs in a career, with Hartford's Kim Diehlmannholding the all-time record with 2,780 digs from 1989 to 1992.
McCormick on Pace to Shatter NCAA Record:After averaging 8.75 digs-per-game in BSU's current six-match winning streak, Amanda McCormick upped her NCAA-leading dpg average to an astonishing 7.69 . . . McCormick, who is on pace to become just the second player in NCAA Division I history to record over 7.00 digs-per-game in a season, has posted a 10.0-or-better average in five of BSU's last eight matches, seven times this season and nine times in her career . . . Her highest single-match average came Nov. 11 when she logged 39 digs in a three-game win over Eastern Michigan for a 13.00 average . . . In 2004, Oral Roberts' Becky Dreherended the year with a 7.02 digs-per-game average . . . The BSU and Mid-American Conference single-season mark is 6.32 set by McCormick last season.
McCormick School-Record Streak Comes to an End:With 29 digs in the win over Buffalo, Amanda McCormick saw her school-record streak of seven-straight matches with 30-plus digs come to an end . . . The previous school record was three matches held by McCormick and Stephanie Keller (2001-2004) . . . During the streak, McCormick recorded 251 digs in 26 games for a 9.65 digs-per-game average . . . She collected 30 digs at EMU (Oct. 21), 40 digs at NIU (Oct. 27), 34 digs at WMU (Oct. 28), 38 digs versus Akron (Nov. 2), 31 digs at Toledo (Nov. 4), 39 digs versus EMU (Nov. 10) and 39 digs versus CMU (Nov. 11).
Breivogel Leading the Pack:Freshman outside attacker Julie Breivogelcontinues to lead the team with a 3.46 kills-per-game average . . . One of only two players to see action in all of BSU's 108 games, Breivogel has amassed 374 kills so far this season and is hitting at a .185 clip . . . She also leads the team with 409.0 points, while adding 164 digs, 37 total blocks and nine aces . . . Breivogel has paced the Cardinals in kills a team-best 16 times, while racking up double-figure kills in a team-high 22 contests.
Breivogel with the Winner:Freshman Julie Breivogel proved to be a clutch player in BSU's wins over Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan last weekend, smashing the winning kill in five of BSU's six game victories . . . Breivogel would collect the match-winning kill in both contest, while providing all three game-winners versus EMU and the game four and five winners versus CMU.
Gibson Climbing The Blocks Chart:Senior opposite side/middle attacker Kirby Gibson enters the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals ranked 16th on BSU's career charts with 261 total blocks . . . Her 215 career block assists rank 17th on BSU's all-time list, while her 0.70 blocks-per-game average is 20th among players with at least 200 total blocks.
Second Time is the Charm: While she was not listed on the official senior day program, Stephanie Bacan made the most of her second senior night as a Cardinal, recording a career-high 18 digs in last Saturday's win over the Chippewas . . . Bacan had originally decided to "retire" from college volleyball and graduate with her original class last season . . . However, midway through the 2006 season, Bacan decided to rejoin the team utilizing a medical redshirt that was granted to her after her freshman campaign in 2002 . . . Last season, Bacan was limited to five digs and a service ace in her original senior night versus Western Michigan (Oct. 29, 2005) . . . Both matches were wins for the Cardinals.
Dishing it Out:With 55 assists in Tuesday's MAC Tournament win over Buffalo, junior setter Angie Parrell raised her career assist total to 2,622 . . . The total is the sixth-highest in BSU annals . . . She is 27 helpers shy of reaching the No. 5 slot and 42 shy of No. 4 . . . The BSU and MAC's all-time career assists record was set by Emily Sallee (1997-2000) at 6,408.
More on Parrell:In addition to her 55 assists in BSU's win over Buffalo, Angie Parrell turned in season-high attack numbers versus the Bulls, scoring 10 kills and a .300 (10-1-30) attack percentage . . . Parrell's kill/assist double-double gives her seven double-doubles on the year and 11 over her career . . . However, it marks only her second career kill/assist double-double.
Conner Plays Key Roll in Game Fives:Over the last two matches, BSU freshman setter Cassie Conner has helped stabilize the offense in the fifth set . . . In Tuesday's win over Buffalo, she recorded a team-best five assists in the final set, while logging a team-high seven assists in the final frame of last Saturday's win over Central Michigan.
May Finding Her Swing:Junior outside/middle attacker Brittany Mayhas found her swing in BSU's last two matches, recording 21 kills in last Saturday's win over Central Michigan and 19 kills in Tuesday's victory over Buffalo . . . Over the two matches, she has logged a .365 (40-9-85) attack percentage while pacing the team in hitting in both matches.
Breaking Down The Record:Overall, the Cardinals are 5-11 in three-game sweeps, 1-4 in four-set matches and 6-2 in five-game sets . . . On the year, BSU has tallied a 44-64 (.407) game record . . . In games played to 30 points, BSU has limited its opponent to under 20 points five times, while being held to less than 20 points in 14 frames.
.500-or-better:In order to finish the 2006 season with a .500-or-better record, BSU would have to win three more MAC Tournament matches and at least three matches in the NCAA Tournament.
