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Hannah Kurtz
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Volleyball Eric Opperman

Lady Bucs Top Austin, Union

Hannah Kurtz had kills across two matches as the Lady Bucs cruised to wins over Austin and Union Saturday.
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 MEMPHIS—The Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs made the most of an unusual schedule Saturday, sweeping Austin College in three sets in a morning match at Rhodes before returning to Canale Arena and defeating Union in four sets Saturday afternoon.

In the first match, the Lady Bucs (10-2) cruised to a 25-15, 25-18, 25-20 win over the Kangaroos (7-5).  Freshman Hannah Kurtz (Memphis, Tenn./St. Benedict HS) pounded out 18 kills and hit .448 to lead the way, while Corinne Doder (St. Louis, Mo./Cor Jesu Academy) collected 21 digs.  Kelsey Miles (Cordova, Tenn./St. Benedict HS) added 34 assists and eight digs.

Saturday afternoon, the Lady Bucs won the first set 25-21 and cruised to a 25-16 win in the second set before Union (6-6) fought their way back into it with a 25-18 win in the third set.  The Lady Bucs finished the match off with a 25-13 win in the fourth set.  Kurtz continued her strong play with 14 kills, while Hailey Gillis (Corpus Christi, Texas/Carroll HS) added 11.  Kelly Nolan (St. Louis, Mo./Rosati-Kain HS) racked up 10 kills and 15 digs, while Doder posted a match-best 23 digs.  Miles collected 40 assists with 10 digs.

The Lady Bucs open Gulf South Conference play Tuesday night at 7 p.m. when they visit No. 21 North Alabama.  Their GSC home opener is set for Friday night, Sept. 23, when they welcome West Florida for a 7 p.m. match.
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