Balanced Attack Leads to Win Over Montreal

September 10, 2016

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Capping its weekend with an exhibition against Montreal, the University of Arkansas volleyball posted a four-set victory on the final day of the Lobo Classic. Senior Savannah Voelzke led a quintet of Razorbacks with seven or more kills while fellow senior Ana Sofia Jusino registered a match-high eight total blocks.

FINAL
Arkansas 3, Montreal 1 (25-12, 22-25, 26-24, 30-28)
Attendance: TBA | Time: 1:56
WisePies Arena (Albuquerque, N.M.)

#RazorStats
• Leaders vs Montreal
o Kills: Savannah Voelzke – 12
o Digs: Savannah Voelzke – 10
o Blocks: Ana Sofia Jusino – 8.0 (1-7)
• Double-Doubles
o Savannah Voelzke – 12 kills, 10 digs

Voelzke completed her second double-double of the weekend with a team-high 10 digs. In the Razorbacks’ balanced attack, Jusino, Barbara Dapic, Fernanda Guitron and Danielle Harbin each contributed seven kills in the match. Senior co-captain Breana Jones wasn’t far behind with six kills of her own to go along with five blocks. Freshman setter Rachel Rippee finished the match with 26 assists, three digs and a service ace.

The team makes its home debut Sept. 16-17 with the Arkansas Invitational at Barnhill Arena. Season tickets are available for purchase through the Razorback Ticket Center with pricing options beginning at $40. For more information, fans can call 800-982-HOGS (4647) or buy tickets online.

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