Hurst Powers Tulane Past Charlotte In Volleyball, 3-1
Nov. 1, 2002
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Britney Hurst knocked down 29 kills to lead Tulane to a 3-1 win over the Charlotte 49ers volleyball team Friday night at Halton Arena. Although the Green Wave prevailed in four games, the match was close as both took teams traded the lead throughout.
Hurst was one of three players with kill totals in double figures for Tulane (16-13, 5-4 C-USA). Deva Fowler and Kim Swafford each had 11 for the Wave. For Charlotte (13-12, 4-4 C-USA), Courtney Burg and Abbey Szlanfucht each had double-doubles. Burg finished the evening with 20 kills and 17 digs, while Szlanfucht added 14 kills and 16 digs. Katie Hall was also in double figures with 12 kills to go along with six blocks.
The 49ers rode the Green Wave early, taking a 30-22 win in game one. The final three games didn't go their way, however. Tulane picked up two-point wins in games two and three, 32-30 and 30-28, and clinched the match with a 30-24 decision in the fourth. Despite the end result, the 49ers posted higher totals than the Green Wave in nearly every statistic on the box score -- 73 kills to 65, 74 digs to 69 and 10 team blocks to eight.
Charlotte returns to action tomorrow night, when the 49ers welcome Southern Miss. That match begins at 7:00.
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