Monday, September 18, 2000

ETOWN FALLS TO WESTERN MARYLAND,
3-0

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- Elizabethtown fell to defending Centennial Conference co-champion Western Maryland at home Monday, 15-4, 15-12, 15-8.

The Blue Jays (3-8 overall), jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first game but could not hold on to the advantage, as the Green Terror responded with seven unanswered points.

Western Maryland (5-5 overall) built up a 14-8 lead in the second game, only to see the Blue Jays chip away at the lead until it was reduced to 14-12 before scoring the winning point.

The Green Terror leaped out to a 10-3 lead in the third game, but Elizabethtown's comeback came too late, as Western Maryland won the third game 15-8.

Elizabethtown returns to action on the road against Commonwealth Conference rival Widener Wednesday, September 20. Match time is 7:00 p.m.

At Elizabethtown, PA
Western Maryland 3, Elizabethtown 0
Western Maryland (5-5)   15   15   15
Elizabethtown (3-8)       4   12    8

Blue Jay Leaders:
Kills: Emily Morris 9, Dawn Johns 7
Digs: Morris 14, Casey Miller 7
Assists: Beth Dodson 15, Tess Romiti 6
Service Aces: Kelly Montgomery 2