Southern Illinois University
Air Force
Saluki Volleyballers Earn First Win Over Air Force
08/30/2002 | 12:00:00 | Women's Volleyball
Aug. 30, 2002
San Marcos, Texas--Solid defense helped the Salukis win their first match against Air Force Friday morning at the CenturyTel/Roger Beasley Honda Premier hosted by Southwest Texas.
Southern Illinois swept the Falcons 30-21, 30-23, 30-24.
Coach Sonya Locke was pleased with her team's performance.
"Our defense looked pretty good," said Locke. "Once we started blocking, we gained momentum."
Outside hitter Qiana Nelson (senior, Kankakee, Ill.) played especially well earning 10 kills on 16 attack attempts for a .526 efficiency with no hitting errors.
Kristie Kemner (senior, Quincy, Ill.), outside hitter, aced five serves and had 16 digs.
Middle blocker Lindsey Schultz (senior, Valparaiso, Ind.) had 16 kills on 25 attacks. She also was credited with two solo blocks and two block assists.
Locke would like to see more ball control for the rest of the tournament.
The Salukis will play Mississippi State at 1:30 Friday afternoon.
