Nov. 15, 2008

Box Score

Chicago, Ill. - The UIC volleyball team fell to Green Bay in its final regular season match on Saturday afternoon in four sets (25-27, 19-25, 14-25, 19-25) at the Flames Athletic Center.

Three UIC players picked up double-doubles. Jessica Dalke totaled 42 assists and a season-high 27 digs. Katarina Nedeljkovic, Katerina Hanackova and Casie Sullivan each totaled 12 kills.

Nikki Hintze tallied 16 kills and 16 digs for Green Bay.

Tied at 25 each after a tight battle in set one, Green Bay recorded two straight kills to capture the 27-25 win.

Green Bay inched their way back into set two with a 4-1 run to knot the game at 11 all. The Flames answered with an 11-4 burst to take a sturdy lead (22-15). The Phoenix scored four straight late in the frame, but UIC tied up the match with the 25-19 victory.

The Phoenix recorded a .417 attack percentage en route to a 25-14 win in set three.

Green Bay continued its offensive spark in set four with 19 kills. The Flames cut the deficit to four points late, but the Phoenix would go on to win set four, 25-19.

UIC heads to Cleveland, Ohio for the 2008 Horizon League Tournament. The No. 8 Flames face No. 9 Youngstown State on Thursday, Nov. 20.