Spring Break
Women's volleyball team crushed by Rainbow Wahine
Angela Marino
Issue date: 11/3/09 Section: Sports
The Spartan volleyball team lost three consecutive sets to Hawaii 25-12, 25-15 and 25-15 on Monday in Spartan Complex.
Hawaii showcased an array of strong hitters highlighted by Kanani Danielson, who led her team with 15 kills.
"Hawaii definitely has some big hitters on their team, but we did show them that with blocks we can slow them down," sophomore middle blocker Kylie Miraldi said.
During the first set, Hawaii junior setter Dani Mafua set the ball to middle hitter Amber Kaufman, who smashed it for a kill, giving Hawaii a four-point lead. The Rainbow Wahine kept the momentum for the remainder of the set, winning it 25-12.
During the second set, the Spartans started strong, taking the lead with a kill from Miraldi. But at 7-7, Hawaii went on a 6-2 run, and eventually won the set by 10 points.
During the third set, the Spartans gained control at the start and led 8-7. Hawaii once again took over toward the end of the set.
Senior libero Kristal Tsukano said that despite the loss, the Spartans fought throughout the match.
"It is always nice to play tough teams, especially (the Rainbow Wahine), who are number three in the nation," she said.
Sophomore setter Asia Casino, freshman outside hitter Katie Turner and Tsukano tied for the lead with six digs.
Hawaii showcased an array of strong hitters highlighted by Kanani Danielson, who led her team with 15 kills.
"Hawaii definitely has some big hitters on their team, but we did show them that with blocks we can slow them down," sophomore middle blocker Kylie Miraldi said.
During the first set, Hawaii junior setter Dani Mafua set the ball to middle hitter Amber Kaufman, who smashed it for a kill, giving Hawaii a four-point lead. The Rainbow Wahine kept the momentum for the remainder of the set, winning it 25-12.
During the second set, the Spartans started strong, taking the lead with a kill from Miraldi. But at 7-7, Hawaii went on a 6-2 run, and eventually won the set by 10 points.
During the third set, the Spartans gained control at the start and led 8-7. Hawaii once again took over toward the end of the set.
Senior libero Kristal Tsukano said that despite the loss, the Spartans fought throughout the match.
"It is always nice to play tough teams, especially (the Rainbow Wahine), who are number three in the nation," she said.
Sophomore setter Asia Casino, freshman outside hitter Katie Turner and Tsukano tied for the lead with six digs.
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