Women's Volleyball 10/16/2011 6:54:00 PM

Volleyball finishes NEAC regular season undefeated

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MORRISTOWN, NJ (October 16, 2011) – The Penn State Berks women's volleyball team finished a perfect 10-0 in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) after picking up wins over SUNYIT and Morrisville State on Sunday afternoon.

The Nittany Lions, 18-5 overall, earned the top spot in the NEAC standings with their perfect record and will now host the conference championship on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5.

Berks began the day with a 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 25-23) win over SUNYIT to assure the Nittany Lions first place in the conference. The blue-and-white then completed its sweep over the NEAC with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-15, 25-19) win over Morrisville State.

Amy Shelton, who will undoubtedly be named to the All-Conference first team for the second straight year, dominated both contests with a combined 29 kills. The sophomore standout has recorded 275 kills this season. Shelton also picked up five solo blocks and assisted on one.

In the win opening win over the Wildcats (18-12, 8-2 NEAC), Berks had three players finish with double-digits in kills by Shelton (19), Kayla Mosser (14) and Rachel Sweeney (11). Sweeney set a season-high with her 11 kills, while Mosser matched her personal-best which she last recorded in a win over Keuka College.

The Nittany Lions defense rose to the occasion against one of the top conference opponents. Victoria Young recorded a season-high, when she registered 30 of the teams 76 digs. Her previous best was 29 in a non-conference loss to Moravian College. Courtney Lucarelli added 14 digs.

Kaitlyn Schmeck also established a personal-best in the opening match. The freshman setter dished out 46 assists, which was one shy of tying the single-match record set last year by GLENDA NGO. Schmeck has racked up 606 assists this season and has done a phenomenal job running the high powered offensive attack.

Berks used a complete team effort for its victory over the Mustangs (4-17, 3-7 NEAC) in the nightcap. Shelton led the way with 12 kills, while Sweeney, Kate Shimandle and Maria Pavone each chipped in six. Mosser and Young each recorded four service aces. Young had a team-leading 10 digs, followed by Katie Sostak with seven.

The Nittany Lions have five contests remaining in the regular season, all on the road. They will travel to Widener University for a 7 p.m. contest on Thursday, October 20.

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Players Mentioned

#11 Glenda Ngo: S; 5' 2"; Sophomore

#20 Amy Shelton: MB; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#14 Katie Sostak: DS; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#7 Rachel Sweeney: OH/RS; 5' 7"; Junior

#10 Courtney Lucarelli: OH; 5' 5"; Freshman

#12 Kayla Mosser: MB/RS; 5' 10"; Freshman

#1 Maria Pavone: OH; 5' 7"; Freshman

#2 Kaitlyn Schmeck: S; 5' 4"; Freshman

#11 Kate Shimandle: OH/DS; 5' 6"; Freshman

#15 Victoria Young: L; 5' 1"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#11 Glenda Ngo
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: S

#20 Amy Shelton
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: MB

#14 Katie Sostak
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: DS

#7 Rachel Sweeney
: 5' 7"; Junior
: OH/RS

#10 Courtney Lucarelli
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: OH

#12 Kayla Mosser
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: MB/RS

#1 Maria Pavone
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: OH

#2 Kaitlyn Schmeck
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: S

#11 Kate Shimandle
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: OH/DS

#15 Victoria Young
: 5' 1"; Freshman
: L