DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL GAME NOTES
September 22, 2008
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Delaware State (3-6-0) vs. Delaware (3-10-0)
Tuesday, September 23 -- Barbara Vierra Court -- 7 p.m. Live Stats: bluehens.com
Live Video: bluehens.com
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Hornets Face In-State Rival
After a tough stretch at the George Washington Tournament, the Hornets will now face their in-state rivals, Delaware. Last season, the Hornets lost 3-0, at home against the Bluehens. DSU has never beaten Delaware (0-3).
Head Coach Renee Arnold
DSU Head Coach Renee Arnold (53-90) is entering her fifth season with the Hornets. Last season, Arnold led the team to a 11-20 overall record and a 7-3 MEAC record. She also led DSU to a MEAC Tournament win over North Carolina A&T before falling to Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-3) in the semifinals. Arnold's 2007 overall record included contests against #2 Stanford and #3 Penn State, along with major conference foes Boston College and Michigan State.
The 2008 Hornets
Sophomore Erica Tajchman leads the Hornets in kills (100) and kills/game (3.03). She also leads the team in digs (82), digs/game (2.48), and service aces (14).
Junior Cassandra Joyner leads the team in total blocks (28) and blocks/game (0.85). She also ranks second on team in kills (90), and kills/game (2.73).
Sophomore Sarah Wheatcroft leads the team in assists (134) and assists/game (4.06).
As a team, the Hornets rank first in the MEAC in opponents attack percentage (.177), second in blocks/game (1.67), second in service aces/game (1.61), second in digs/game (14.12), and second in hitting percentage (.149).
