SPU Spikers Drop GNAC Opener at Alaska-Anchorage, 3-2
September 12, 2003

ANCHORAGE, AK – Jessica Bauder (Jr., Richland, Wa./Col. Basin) recorded 22 kills to lead the Seattle Pacific University volleyball team Friday night, but it was Alaska-Anchorage who came away the 30-28, 25-30, 20-30, 30-28, 10-15 winner. For the Falcons (7-1, 0-1), it was their Great Northwest Athletic Conference opening match and their first loss thus far.

The Falcons took an early 1-0 lead over Anchorage (7-2, 1-0) before dropping the next two. SPU snared game four with a remarkable .390 hitting percentage to force a decisive fifth frame. The Falcons offense dropped off to a .045 mark while Anchorage hit for .353 to steal the victory in the match lasting more than two hours.

Bauder added 12 digs and a pair of service aces to tonight’s line for the Falcons. Andrea Pennington (Sr., Bellingham, Wa./Whatcom) picked up 17 digs to lead the Falcons from the back row. Chelsey Myers (So., Minden, Nv./Douglas) added 16 kills for the Falcons and blocked three Anchorage attacks for points.

Five Anchorage attackers finished with double-figure kill totals and combined for 12 service aces. Kasey Keulper recorded 61 assists for Anchorage.

SPU is back in action tomorrow night at Alaska-Fairbanks.