Oct. 24, 1997

Stanford Drops Oregon Volleyball in Three Games

EUGENE, Ore. -- The Ducks played one of their most inspired games of the season, nearly taking a game off No. 4 Stanford, before losing in three, 15-7, 15-7, 15-13.

With the win, Stanford improved to 19-2 overall and 10-0 in the Pac-10. Oregon fell to 8- 14 overall and 0-10 in conference play.

The Ducks were down early in game three, 5-1 but forged ahead at 9-8 on an 8-3 run. The teams were tied at 11 and Oregon used a kill by Madeline Ernst and a service ace by Michelle Christ to go ahead 13-11. But the Ducks faltered down the stretch, allowing Stanford the final four points of the match.

Ernst had a match-high 16 kills to lead the Oregon attack. Tia Stewart added nine kills against no errors for a .450 attack, while Christ also had nine kills.

Stanford was led by Kristin Folkl's 15 kills.

The Cardinal dominated at the net, posting 15 blocks to Oregon's two.

Stanford University Women's Volleyball