(ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 6)—The McKendree College volleyball team was swept in its 2006 season opener Wednesday at Webster University. The Bearcats were defeated by scores of 30-25, 30-23 and 30-21.

 

Senior outside hitter Codi Dempster (Poplar Bluff, Mo./Twin Rivers) (Poplar Bluff, Mo./Twin Rivers, at left) started the year strong for McKendree, leading the team with 14 kills. Freshman Lisa Witte (St. Charles, Mo./St. Charles) (St. Charles, Mo./St. Charles) was next with eight attacks. Junior setter Allison DeGroot (Highland, Ill./Highland) (Highland, Ill./Highland) handed out a team-best 35 assists for the Bearcats, while sophomore middle hitter Katelyn Kombrink (O'Fallon, Ill./O'Fallon) (O’Fallon, Ill./O’Fallon) posted five blocks.

 

McKendree, now 0-1 on the year, will head to Baldwin City, Kan., this weekend for the Baker University Invitational. Round robin play in the six-team event begins on Friday. Webster improves to 2-0 on the season.

 

 

 

Webster                        30         30         30

McKendree                   25         23         21

 

McKendree is 0-1 overall, Webster is 2-0