Nov. 7, 1997
Stanford Keeps Rolling, Sweeps Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The 3rd-ranked Stanford Cardinal
volleyball team extended their winning streak to 18 matches as
they swept the Arizona State Sun Devils in three straight games
in this afternoon's Pac-10 matchup at the University Activity
Center. Game scores were 15-6, 15-10, 15-4.
The Cardinal improve to 23-2 overall, 14-0 in conference
action. With this win, Stanford clinched a tie for their fourth
straight conference title.
Stanford out-hit the Sun Devils 47 kills to 32. Arizona State
only managed a .075 hitting percentage to the Cardinal's .284.
Senior outside hitter Terri Cox led all Devils with seven
kills. She also had ten digs on the night. Senior middle
blocker Kirstin Mattson also had ten digs and also recorded
five blocks.
Leading the way for Stanford was senior Kirstin Folkl who
recorded a match-high 17 kills. She also had six digs and four
blocks. Sophomore Kerri Walsh recorded a match-high 12 digs and
added six blocks. Paula McNamee led all blockers with eight in
the match.
Stanford continues its swing through the Grand Canyon State on Sunday in Tucson
against the University of Arizona.