University of Washington
Oregon St
Laffling Lifts Huskies Past OSU
October 22, 1999 | Volleyball
Oct. 22, 1999
SEATTLE - Thanks to the continued resurgence of senior Kristina Laffling, the Washington volleyball team broke its five-match losing streak Friday night with a 3-1 win over Oregon State at the Pavilion Addition. Game scores were 15-9, 12-15, 15-4, 15-7.
Laffling, who finished one block short of a triple-double last match at Washington State, posted 25 kills and 13 digs to lead both teams Friday night. The quick hitter from Richmond, B.C., also had six blocks and two aces.
The Huskies improved to 7-11 overall and 3-7 in the Pac-10, moving a spot ahead of Oregon State, which is 8-10, 2-8.
Washington also got 16 kills and eight blocks from sophomore Lisa Underhill. Malena Thompson (11 kills) and Paige Benjamin (10) also reached double-digits.
Oregon State was led by 19 kills and .317 hitting from Sarah Bjeldanes. Angie Shirley tallied 12 kills and eight blocks for the Beavers as well.
The Huskies take on Oregon tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Addition
Pac-10 Volleyball
at Pavilion Addition
Washington def. Oregon State, 15-9, 12-15, 15-4, 15-7
Kills: OSU 54 (Sarah Bjeldanes 19), UW 73 (Kristina Laffling 25), Hitting: OSU .120, UW .278, Assists: OSU 52 (Brandi Bonnarens 42), UW 65 (Britni Churnside 56), Service Aces: OSU 4, UW 6, Digs: OSU 49 (Bjeldanes, Gina Schmidt 11), UW 54 (Laffling 13), Blocks: OSU 9 (Angie Shirley 8), UW 19 (Lisa Underhill, Paige Benjamin 8).
