Claflin eliminated from SIAC volleyball tourney
By Claflin Sports Information Sunday, November 15, 2009FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Benedict Tigerettes ended Claflin’s volleyball title hopes in a grueling five-set match (11-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 8-15) Friday morning at the Exum Center.
The Tigerettes took the early advantage, winning the first two sets. The Pantherettes rebounded and won the next two sets, to force the match into a fifth and final set. In the fifth set, Benedict got off to a quick start and built a 7-2 lead. From that point, it was an uphill struggle for Claflin. Benedict ended the match with an 8-6 point advantage to take the set 15-8. Claflin ended its season 15-11 with a fourth place finish in the tournament.
All-Conference performer Malinda Bastain led the Benedict attack with a game-high 17 kills and 23 digs as Joycelyn Holder collected 21 assists.
Claflin was led by All-Conference performer Deisha Rivers and front row mate Faith Simmons with 15 kills each. Toi Haynes-Shelman collected a game high 34 assists to go along with her 11 digs.
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