GVSU Earns NCAA D-II Midwest Region Volleyball Title With 3-1 Win Over SVSU

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Allendale, Mich. --  Grand Valley State University defeated Saginaw Valley State University, 3-1, on Sunday evening to claim the 2008 NCAA Division II Midwest Region title.  The Lakers advance to the D-II Elite Eight Championship, Dec. 4-6.

The Lakers were led by senior Lauren Reber who tallied team highs with 15 kills, 23 digs, and a .406 hitting percentage.  Junior Whitney Tremain posted 12 kills while swinging at a .391 clip, and senior Danielle Alexander recorded 10 kills and a match-high five block assists.  Senior setter Jamie Ashmore dished out 49 assists while chipping in 11 digs, four kills, and three block assists.

SVSU senior outside-hitter Sarah Redoute notched her 12th double-double of the season with 16 kills and 10 digs, while freshman outside-hitter Annie Buxton chipped in with nine kills. Junior setter Kait Harris dished out 24 assists.

Sunday, Nov. 23
Midwest Region Championship

Match 7:
#1 Grand Valley State 3, #2 Sagianw Valley State 1 (24-26,25-19,25-19,25-12)

Saturday, Nov. 22
Midwest Region Semifinals

Match 5:
#2 Saginaw Valley State 3, #6 Northern Kentucky 2 (19-25, 25-11, 25-17, 19-25, 15-13)
Match 6:
#1 Grand Valley State 3, #4 Indianapolis 1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-21, 25-23)

Friday, Nov. 21
Midwest Region Quarterfinals

Match 1:
#6 Northern Kentucky 3, #3 Lewis (Ill.) 0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-20)
Match 2:
#2 Saginaw Valley State 3, #7 Michigan Tech 0 (-17, 25-23, 25-20)
Match 3:
#4 Indianapolis 3, #5 Northern Michigan 2 (25-15, 25-21, 15-25, 20-25, 15-12)
Match 4:
at #1 Grand Valley State 3, #8 Northwood 0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-14)

Click here for the 2008 NCAA Division II Midwest Region Tournament web page