April 4, 2007

The SMU volleyball spring fling is underway. The Mustangs have competed in two tournaments this spring including hosting a five team invite this past weekend. The Mustangs brought to town tough competition battling Baylor, Texas A&M Commerce and UTA. The matches were played the best two out of three and SMU took wins over all three opponents on Saturday. SMU began the day with a win against TAMU-Commerce, then defeated UTA and played solid for a win over Baylor. The squad is focusing on communication and team chemistry during the spring season as they prepare for the 2007 season. The team is playing really well together right now and is improving every match with communication and chemistry. March 24, the Mustangs played in San Diego, Calif. In their first dual match of the spring season, SMU faced San Diego first and then split with LMU and defeated San Diego St. The team progressed as the day went on, getting better with each match and becoming more comfortable as a team. The team is working hard and getting better as a unit.

The Mustangs are returning all 11 players from last season as last year's senior, Jennette Evanco missed most of the season due to injury. In addition to their full returning roster, the Mustangs will add freshman transfer Carly Bergquist. SMU will look to their veteran dual threat of outside hitters, Rachel Giubilato and Caitlin Rainbird, coupled with the middle attackers, Natalie Peters and Kendra Kahanek. The offense will be guided by Madison Hill and Stefanie Kons who both saw playing time last season. Candice Davis and Bergquist will provide strength at the libero position but may also see time as outside hitters. Kara Cornelius and Adrienne Zielasko will add depth to the middle blockers and Dominique Ouellette and Jenny Reyes both provide points from the service line.