Volleyball 2004 Match
Summaries
November 13
AMC Tournament First Round
Urbana def. Houghton,
3-0
(30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
E. AMHERST, N.Y. –
The
Highlanders wrapped up their 2004 season with a 0-3 loss
to Urbana
University in the first
round of the AMC Tournament at Daemen
College.
Senior Kirsten Nelson
finished
her stellar career with 17 kills, six digs, and
two blocks. Fellow senior Sarah Gunder
chipped in with 25 assists, six kills, four digs, and
four aces. Sophomore Hilary Black added six kills,
junior Lindsey
Norberg had 17
digs and
three aces, and sophomore Audrey Seldomridge
had five kills.
The Highlanders end
their season at 17-18.
November 6
Houghton def. Carlow,
3-1
(30-28, 30-23, 26-30,
30-27)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. –
In their
second match of the day, the Highlanders defeated Carlow, 3-1, behind another
huge performance by Houghton senior Kirsten Nelson.
Nelson recorded 32 kills,
11 digs, and five blocks to lead the
Highlanders. Robin Frost and Audrey Seldomridge chipped in with 13 and 12 kills,
respectively, while Stefanie Swanson recorded 23 digs on
the defensive side. Sarah Gunder had 42 assists for Houghton.
The win evens the
Highlanders’ record at 17-17 on the year and 11-7 in the
AMC.
November 6
Houghton def. Notre
Dame, 3-1
(30-16, 30-25, 24-30,
30-23)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. –
Kirsten Nelson
led Houghton with 18 kills, 10 digs, and 14 blocks in an
AMC North Division win over Notre Dame College of Ohio.
Sarah Gunder also had a big game, recording
46 assists, eight kills, seven digs, and six aces, while
Lindsey Norberg helped out defensively with 21 digs.
Audrey Seldomridge chipped in with 11 kills for
the Highlanders.
The win takes the
Highlanders to 16-17 overall and 10-7 in the AMC.
October 30
Houghton def. Geneva,
3-1
(28-30, 30-27, 30-24,
30-26)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
In the second
of two matches on the day, the Highlanders rebounded
from a loss to defeat Geneva College, 3-1.
Sarah Gunder recorded 49
assists and eight kills to lead the Highlanders, while
Kirsten Nelson chipped in with 17 kills, nine digs, and
two blocks. Robin Frost and Audrey Seldomridge also had
big games for the Highlanders, recording 13 and 11
kills, respectively.
The win brings the
Highlanders’ record to 15-17 on the year and 9-7 in the
AMC.
October 30
Seton Hill def.
Houghton, 3-2
(30-27, 24-30, 22-30,
30-26, 16-14)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Despite making
a comeback in games two and three, the Highlanders lost
in a dramatic five-game match to visiting Seton Hill University.
Kirsten Nelson had 19
kills, eight digs, 10 blocks, and three serving aces to
lead the Highlanders. Audrey Seldomridge and Emily
Kuvshinikov recorded 11 and nine kills, respectively to
help out offensively. Sarah Gunder also had 43 assists,
while Lindsey Norberg recorded 19 digs.
The loss drops the
Highlanders’ record to 14-17 overall on the season and
8-7 in the AMC.
October 23
Houghton def. Point
Park University, 3-0
(30-24, 30-10, 30-22)
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio –
Kirsten Nelson
led the Highlanders with 14 kills, five digs, and two
blocks, as they defeated Point Park University, 3-0, in an AMC
North Division match-up.
Sarah Gunder chipped in
with 19 assists, while Robin Frost, Hilary Black,
Johanna Wells, Teresa Rose, and Gunder all recorded
three kills.
The win brings the
Highlanders’ record to 14-16 overall and 8-6 in the AMC.
October 23
Houghton def. Ursuline
College, 3-0
(30-14, 30-20, 30-15)
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio –
Lindsey
Norberg had a big defensive game for the Highlanders,
recording 23 digs, in an AMC North Division win over
Ursuline College.
Kirsten Nelson had 19
kills and eight digs, while Hilary Black and Robin Frost
chipped in with eight and six kills, respectively.
Sarah Gunder also had 37 assists in the win.
The Highlanders’ record
is now 13-16 on the year, and 7-6 in the AMC.
October 22
St. Vincent def.
Houghton, 3-1
(20-30, 30-26, 30-18,
30-22)
HOUGHTON, N.Y.
– After opening the match with a convincing first-game
win, the Highlanders dropped the next three to St.
Vincent in an AMC North division contest.
Kirsten Nelson recorded
20 kills, 10 digs, and seven blocks to lead Houghton.
Sarah Gunder produced 42 assists and seven digs, while
Robin Frost chipped in with six kills, five digs, and
four blocks.
The loss drops the
Highlanders to 12-16 on the year and 6-6 in the
conference.
October 19
Daemen def. Houghton,
3-0
(30-23, 30-26, 30-27)
EAST AMHERST, N.Y. –
Despite
keeping it tight in all three games, the Highlanders
couldn’t overcome a strong Daemen
team, losing 3-0 Tuesday night on the road.
Kirsten Nelson recorded
18 kills and six
digs to lead the way for the
Highlanders. Sarah Gunder had 33 assists, Lindsey Norberg was credited with 12 digs, and Hilary Black chipped in with
five kills for the visitors.
The loss drops the
Highlanders’ record to 12-15 on the year and 6-5 in the
AMC.
October 16
Houghton def. Geneva
College, 3-2
(20-30, 30-20, 30-17,
28-30, 15-11)
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. –
Kirsten Nelson
led the way for the Highlanders, recording 25 kills, 15
digs, and 2 blocks, in a five-game victory over host
Geneva College Saturday.
Robin Frost and Emily
Kuvshinikov chipped in with 10 and nine kills,
respectively, while
Lindsey Norberg recorded 34 digs, and Sarah Gunder added 55 assists.
The win brings the
Highlanders’ record to 12-14 on the season and 6-4 in
the AMC.
October 12
Roberts Wesleyan 3,
Houghton 0
(30-27, 30-26, 30-23)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
The
Highlanders held leads in each game, but couldn’t
secure the win, getting swept by Roberts in a key AMC
North match.
Kirsten Nelson recorded
10 kills and four
digs, Lindsey Norberg had 24
digs, Robin Frost contributed 10
kills, and Sarah Gunder chipped in with five kills,
three digs, and 30 assists.
The loss drops the
Highlanders to 11-14 overall and 5-4 in the AMC North.
October 9
Seton Hill def.
Houghton, 3-0
(30-19, 30-27, 30-27)
GREENSBURG, Pa.
– Despite a second great performance by senior Kirsten
Nelson, the Highlanders dropped a 3-0 decision to Seton Hill
University Saturday afternoon.
Nelson recorded 16 kills,
eight digs, and five blocks for the match.
Emily Kuvshinikov chipped in with nine kills for the
Highlanders. Lindsey Norberg helped out
defensively with 13 digs, while
Sarah Gunder was credited with 30 assists
in the loss.
The loss brings the
Highlanders’ record to 11-13 on the year and 5-3 in the
AMC North.
October 9
St. Vincent College
def. Houghton, 3-1
(33-31, 30-20, 27-30,
30-23)
LATROBE, Pa.
– Strong play by senior hitter Kirsten Nelson wasn’t
enough as the Highlanders dropped a conference match to host St.
Vincent College, 3-1.
Nelson had 23 kills, 10
digs, and six blocks for the match, while
Sarah Gunder chipped in with 43 assists.
Gunder also recorded seven kills and five blocks for the
Highlanders. Lindsey Norberg and Laura Jarvis
recorded 27 and 10
digs, respectively, to help out
on the defensive end.
The loss drops the
Highlanders’ record to 11-12 on the year and 5-2 in the
AMC North.
October 2
Houghton def. Ursuline
College, 3-0
(30-18, 30-19, 30-17)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
In her final
Homecoming, senior Kirsten Nelson led the way for the
Highlanders, recording 15 kills and eight digs, in a 3-0
sweep of visiting Ursuline College.
Also helping out
offensively were Emily Kuvshinikov and Robin Frost,
recording 12 and seven kills, respectively. Sarah Gunder
chipped in with 38 assists for the match, while Lindsey
Norberg recorded 17 digs for the Highlanders.
The win brings the
Highlanders’ record to 11-11 on the season and 5-1 in
the AMC North.
October 2
Houghton def. Point
Park University, 3-0
(30-7, 30-21, 30-22)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Sarah Gunder
led the way for the Highlanders, recording seven kills
and 16 assists, in a 3-0 defeat of Point Park University.
Kirsten Nelson chipped in
with 14 kills, four digs, and three blocks, while
Johanna Wells was credited for eight kills, two digs,
and four serving aces.
The win gives the
Highlanders a 10-11 record on the year, and a 4-1 mark
in the AMC North.
September 28
Daemen def. Houghton,
3-2
(30-28, 26-30, 21-30,
30-18, 15-10)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Despite making
a surge in the second and third games, the Highlanders
lost a key AMC North Division match to Daemen College, 3-2, on Tuesday night.
After losing the first
game, the Highlanders stepped up play and won two
straight. After that, Daemen took over and won the last
two to notch the victory.
Kirsten Nelson led the
way for the Highlanders with 24 kills, 15 digs, and 10
blocks. Sarah Gunder also played a tremendous game,
recording eight kills, seven digs, three blocks, and 42
assists.
Emily Kuvshinikov chipped
in with 11 kills for Houghton, while Lindsey Norberg did
her part defensively, recording 16 digs.
The loss drops the
Highlanders record to 9-11 on the year; 3-1 in AMC
division play.
September 25
Houghton def. Ohio
Dominican, 3-2
(28-30, 30-28, 31-29,
32-34, 16-14)
DEARBORN, Mich. –
The
Highlanders finished their play at the Michigan-Dearborn
Tournament with a 3-2 win over Ohio Dominican Saturday.
Kirsten Nelson had
another phenomenal game for the Highlanders, recording
26 kills, 24 digs, and 12 blocks. Sarah Gunder provided
the necessary help with 51 assists and also served for
four aces. Hilary Black chipped in with seven kills for
the match, while Laura Jarvis and Lindsey Norberg
recorded 15 and 24 digs respectively.
The win gave the
Highlanders a 3-1 record for the tournament, and a 9-10
record overall for the year.
September 25
Michigan-Dearborn def.
Houghton, 3-2
(26-30, 28-30, 31-29,
30-24, 15-13)
DEARBORN, Mich. –
Despite
winning the first two games, the Highlanders couldn’t
quite finish the job, as they dropped the match to the
host school, 3-2.
Senior Kirsten Nelson
exploded for the Highlanders, however, recording 25
kills, 22 digs, and 10 blocks. Sarah Gunder was credited
with 47 assists, while Lindsey Norberg chipped in with
35 digs. Robin Frost and Emily Kuvshinikov had 10 and 11
kills, respectively, for the Highlanders.
September 24
Houghton def.
Huntington (Ind.), 3-0
(30-22, 31-29, 30-27)
DEARBORN, Mich. –
In the team’s
second match of the evening, Kirsten Nelson led the way
for the Highlanders, recording 11 kills, 14 digs, and
seven blocks. It was also the second sweep in a row for
the Highlanders, as they defeated Huntington College in
three straight.
Also providing the
offense for the Highlanders were Robin Frost and Emily
Kuvshinikov, recording eight and seven kills
respectively. Laura Jarvis and Lindsey Norberg also
chipped in on the defensive side with 10 and 12 digs.
September 24
Houghton def. Central
State, 3-0
(30-15, 30-27, 30-21)
DEARBORN, Mich. –
Teresa Rose
led the Highlanders with 11 kills in a 3-0 sweep of
Central State Friday afternoon at the Michigan-Dearborn
tournament.
Elizabeth Gardner
recorded 25 assists, while Audrey Seldomridge chipped in
with nine kills and five digs.
September 21
Houghton def. Roberts
Wesleyan, 3-1
(30-27, 30-20, 19-30,
32-30)
N. CHILI, N.Y. –
The
Highlanders responded from their disappointing 0-4
weekend road trip with a key AMC North win
on the road over Roberts Wesleyan on Tuesday.
Senior Kirsten Nelson led
the way with 22 kills, 16 digs, six blocks, and two
aces. Senior Sarah Gunder also had a big night, with
eight kills, six digs, 41 assists, and three aces.
Robin Frost, Hilary
Black, and Emily Kuvshinikov each recorded seven kills,
Audrey Seldomridge chipped in with six kills and
six digs, and Lindsey Norberg finished with 24
digs.
September 18
Mt. Vernon Nazarene
def. Houghton, 3-0
(30-18, 30-24, 30-20)
MT. VERNON, OH –
Senior Kirsten
Nelson recorded 10 kills, eight digs, and three blocks
as the Highlanders wrapped up a winless four-match
weekend.
Senior Sarah Gunder
chipped in with seven kills, seven digs, and 20 assists.
September 18
Malone def. Houghton,
3-0
(32-30, 30-20, 30-22)
MT. VERNON, OH
– Senior Kirsten Nelson exploded for 15 kills and
contributed eight digs, but it wasn’t enough for a
Highlander victory.
Sarah Gunder added 25
assists and five kills, while Robin Frost finished with
four kills.
September 17
Shawnee State def.
Houghton, 3-0
(30-26, 33-31, 30-25)
COLUMBUS, Ohio –
Despite
keeping the games close, the Highlanders lost their
second match of the day, this time to Shawnee State in
three straight.
Kirsten Nelson and Audrey
Seldomridge recorded 17 and 10 kills, respectively,
while Lindsey Norberg was credited for 12 digs. Sarah
Gunder chipped in with 26 assists in the loss for the
Highlanders.
September 17
Ohio Dominican def.
Houghton, 3-1
(30-12, 28-30, 30-19,
30-27)
COLUMBUS, Ohio –
The
Highlanders dropped to 5-6 on the year with a 3-1 loss
to Ohio Dominican Friday.
Leading the way for the
Highlanders was Kirsten Nelson with 17 kills, eight
digs, and seven blocks, along with three serving aces.
Sarah Gunder was credited for 36 assists in the loss for
Houghton.
Audrey Seldomridge and
Emily Kuvshinikov chipped in with six kills each, while
Lindsey Norberg helped out defensively with 12 digs.
September 11
Houghton def. Notre
Dame College (OH), 3-0
(30-23, 30-25, 33-31)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Senior setter
Sarah Gunder led the way for the Highlanders with 41
assists, and added five kills and 10 digs, in an AMC
North Division win over Notre Dame College of Ohio.
Kirsten Nelson added 14
kills, 12 digs, and 5 blocks, while Robin Frost and
Hilary Black each recorded five kills. Audrey
Seldomridge chipped in with seven kills, five digs, and
three blocks for the Highlanders.
Houghton evened their
record out at 5-5 on the season with the win, and 2-0 in
conference play.
September 11
Houghton def. Carlow
College, 3-0
(30-20, 30-22, 30-28)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Senior Kirsten
Nelson led the way for the Highlanders with 13 kills, 10
digs and three blocks in a 3-0 sweep of Carlow College Saturday.
Lindsey Norberg chipped
in with 15 digs and five serving aces, while Emily
Kuvshinikov recorded six kills for Houghton. Sarah
Gunder and Elizabeth Gardner tallied 16 and 13 assists,
respectively.
The win brings the
Highlanders record to 4-5 on the season, 1-0 in the AMC
North Division.
September 4
Ohio Dominican def.
Houghton, 3-2
(22-30, 36-34, 30-27,
26-30, 15-12)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. -
The Highlanders finished 3rd in their own tournament, after
dropping an exciting five-game match to Ohio Dominican
Saturday afternoon. (tournament
details)
Tournament MVP Kirsten
Nelson finished the match with 26 kills, 16 digs, and
eight blocks, while All-Tournament Team selection Sarah
Gunder had 43 assists and eight kills. Junior Lindsey
Norberg chipped in with 20 digs, and sophomore Emily
Kuvshinikov recorded nine kills for the Highlanders.
September 4
Houghton def.
Rochester (MI), 3-0
(30-15, 30-10, 30-18)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Behind a solid
team effort, the Highlanders defeated Rochester College,
MI, Saturday morning.
Sophomore Teresa Rose led
the Highlanders with 10 kills and five aces, junior
Johanna Wells recorded seven kills, while senior Kirsten
Nelson had eight kills and three blocks. Sarah Gunder
also recorded 13 assists and Lindsey Norberg helped out
on the defensive end with eight digs.
September 3
Houghton def. Notre
Dame (OH), 3-0
(30-27, 30-26, 30-18)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Senior Kirsten
Nelson led the way for the Highlanders with 13 kills and
five digs, while fellow senior Sarah Gunder had 37 kills
in a win over Notre Dame College of Ohio.
Lindsey Norberg and
Kailee Roessner recorded 22 and 10 digs, respectively,
to propel the defensive effort for the Highlanders, and
Hilary Black and Audrey Seldomridge recorded six kills
apiece to help the offense.
September 3
Mt.Vernon Nazarene
def. Houghton, 3-0
(30-20, 30-20, 30-24)
HOUGHTON, N.Y. –
Eventual
tournament champions Mt.Vernon Nazarene defeated the
Highlanders in three straight Friday afternoon.
Leading the way for the
Highlanders were Kirsten Nelson with 14 kills, 13 digs,
and four blocks, Sarah Gunder with 27 assists and six
kills, and Lindsey Norberg with 12 digs. Laura Jarvis
also chipped in with five digs.
August 28
California Baptist
def. Houghton, 3-0
(12-30, 15-30, 16-30)
N. CHILI, N.Y. –
The Highlanders fell to 1-3 on the season after a 0-3
loss to California Baptist University in the
championship of the Roberts Wesleyan Tournament.
Senior Kirsten Nelson had
six kills and 10 digs, sophomore Emily Kuvshinikov
chipped in with six kills, and junior Lindsey Norberg
and sophomore Audrey Seldomridge each had seven digs.
Sarah Gunder and Nelson
were each named to the all-tournament team.
August 28
Houghton def. Daemen,
3-1
(30-26, 22-30, 30-19,
30-27)
N. CHILI, N.Y.
– Senior Kirsten Nelson blasted 19 kills to propel
Houghton to a 3-1 win over Daemen. The win put the
Highlanders into the championship match of the Roberts
Wesleyan Tournament.
Nelson added nine digs
and six blocks to lead the Highlanders. Senior Sarah
Gunder finished with seven kills and 37 assists,
sophomore Lindsey Norberg added 21 digs, and sophomores
Hilary Black and Emily Kuvshinikov chipped in with
eights kills apiece. Sophomore Audrey Seldomridge added
six kills and five digs.
August 27
California Baptist
def. Houghton, 3-0
(17-30, 22-30, 11-30)
N. CHILI, N.Y.
– California Baptist downed Houghton 3-0 in the second
match of the Roberts Wesleyan Tournament.
Senior Kirsten Nelson led
the way with eight kills, five digs, and two blocks.
Senior Sarah Gunder had 18 assists and sophomore Emily
Kuvshinikov added four kills for the Highlanders.
August 27
Roberts Wesleyan def.
Houghton, 3-2
(30-24, 30-28, 26-30,
27-30, 9-15)
N. CHILI, N.Y.
– After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, the Highlanders
couldn’t put the Raiders away, losing to host Roberts in
the first round of the Roberts Wesleyan Tournament.
Senior Kirsten Nelson
finished with 25 kills, 10 digs, seven blocks, two
assists, and two aces to lead the Highlanders. Senior
Sarah Gunder added 10 kills and 42 assists and sophomore
Emily Kuvshinikov had nine kills. Junior Lindsey Norberg
chipped in with 18 digs.
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