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Sept. 18, 1999
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of Virginia volleyball team fell to21st-ranked Michigan 3-0 (15-9, 15-13, 15-5) in the Carolina Classic at theUniversity of South Carolina on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, UVafalls to 7-2 on the season, while Michigan improves to 7-1.
The Cavaliers’ match against host South Carolina scheduled for 4:00 p.n.today has been postponed until Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Virginia third-year middle blocker Deanna Zwarich (Overland Park,Kan./Shawnee Mission North) led the ‘Hoos with 11 kills, while fourth-yearmiddle blocker Jessica Parsons (Green Oaks, Ill./Libertyville) totaled 10kills. Fourth-year setter Mary Frances Scott (Phoenix, Ariz./XavierCollege Prep) notched 29 assists to increase her school-record total to4,977. Third-year outside hitter Katie Jones (Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood)led the Cavaliers in digs and service aces with eight and four,respectively.
Joanna Fielder paced Michigan with 12 kills, while Nicole Kacor added 10kills and a match-high 16 digs. Setter Shannon Melka posted 37 assists and10 digs.
After playing South Carolina at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Virginia opens ACCplay by hosting North Carolina on Friday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. inUniversity Hall. The Cavaliers close out the ACC weekend by hosting NorthCarolina State at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25.
Michigan 3, Virginia 0Game Scores 1 2 3 Final ScoreVirginia (7-2) 9 13 5 -- 0Michigan (7-1) 15 15 15 -- 3
Time of Match: 1:20
Attendance: 60