Lions downed by Lycoming in season opener
9.6.06

ALTOONA, PA:  The Penn State Altoona women's volleyball team was handed their first setback of the season, falling three games to none at the hands of Lycoming.  The Lady Warriors downed Altoona 25-30, 31-33, 27-30.

Junior Sara Kylor (Huntingdon, PA/Huntingdon) led the Lions with 17 total kills, averaging 5.67 kills per game with a 0.235 hitting average.  Senior Stephanie Gigliotti (Port Allegany, PA/Port Allegany) recorded 10 total kills for the match.  Freshman Lisa Byars (Punxsutawney, PA/Punxsutawney), starting her first collegiate match as a setter, dished out 36 assists for the night.

Defensively, junior Megan Goss (Huntingdon, PA/Hungtindon) led Altoona with 25 total digs giving her an 8.3 DPG average.  Junior Sheena Cooper (Windber, PA/Windber) aided the cause with 16 digs on the evening.

The squad dropped to 0-1 on the season but is back in action this weekend as they travel to Muhlenberg College for the Buttermaker Tournament.  Games are on Friday and Saturday with a full schedule available on the women's volleyball schedule page.  The next home contest is September 30th as Pitt-Bradford comes to the Adler Gymnasium at 1:00 PM.