Volleyball Takes Two of Two on First Day of Landmark Round-Robin

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Susquehanna University's junior outside hitter Lindsey Jankiewicz (Easton, Pa./Freedom) notched 15 kills in each of two matches to pace the Susquehanna women's volleyball team to Landmark Conference wins against The Catholic University of America (13-6, 0-2 Landmark), 3-2, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (8-7, 0-2 Landmark), 3-0, on the first day of round one of Landmark Round-Robin Play at Moravian College's Johnston Hall on Oct. 3.

Susquehanna (12-9, 2-0 Landmark) has won 10 of its last 11 matches, including a current four-match winning streak. The Crusaders defeated Catholic, 18-25, 25-20, 25-22, 26-28, 15-12, and the USMMA, 25-15, 25-22, 25-21.

SU's freshman defensive specialist Kelly O'Brien (Mastic, N.Y./Eastport-South Manor) recorded 42 digs in the five-setter against the Cardinals and 19 more against the Mariners.

Crusaders sophomore setter Shona St. Angelo (Manorville, N.Y./Eastport-South Manor) tallied 68 total assists on the day.

Senior middle hitter Madeline Hals (Morristown, N.J./Morristown) posted a team-high seven blocks, including six against Catholic. Hals also chipped in 22 kills.

Nationally ranked No. 2 Juniata College (14-2, 2-0 Landmark) won both its matches on this first day, while Goucher College (9-9, 1-1) split two. Catholic and the USMMA lost both of their matches, while Moravian (10-10, 1-0) and The University of Scranton (5-10, 0-1) won one and lost one, respectively.

Next Matches: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2009 Landmark Conference Round-Robin Play - Round 1/Day 2 (hosted by Moravian)

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