Blue Devils Win 2005 Duke Invitational

Saturday, September 10

Durham, N.C.

10 a.m.

Duke University

Charlotte

DeMange, Hunkus, Shull Named To Duke Invitational All-Tournament Team

Blue Devils Win 2005 Duke Invitational

9/10/2005 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball

By: Duke Sports Information

DURHAM, N.C. ? The Duke volleyball team improved to 5-1 on the season, winning all three of their matches during the 2005 Duke Invitational. The Blue Devils defeated Southern Methodist (4-5), 3-2 on Friday night, swept Charlotte (1-7), 3-0 on Saturday morning, and defeated Cornell (1-2), 3-1 on Saturday evening at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Sophomore Ali Hausfeld led the Duke offense, posting 37 assists in the match against Charlotte. Sophomore Carrie DeMange recorded 16 kills for the Blue Devils while senior Tiffany Perry had nine kills, junior Tealle Hunkus notched six kills, and seniors Sarah Salem and Samantha Fisher added five kills each.

Hausfeld and DeMange anchored the Blue Devil defense, recording nine digs apiece while Salem and Fisher had seven digs each and junior Polly Bendush added five digs for Duke.

In their second match of the day, the Blue Devils defeated Cornell, 30-24, 27-30, 30-24, 30-24 to finish the Duke Invitational undefeated. DeMange, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the Duke Invitational, missed her second career triple-double by one block, posting 19 kills, 15 digs and nine blocks versus the Big Red.

Hunkus recorded her second double-double of the tournament, posting 12 kills and a team-high 23 digs while Hausfeld added her second double-double in as many days, recording 58 assists and 10 digs.

Fisher had a career-high 15 kills against Cornell and freshman Jourdan Norman added nine kills. Salem chipped in eight kills and 16 digs for the Blue Devils while sophomore Jenny Shull led the Duke defense with 23 digs.

“I was pleased with how we competed throughout the tournament, especially in tight situations,” stated Duke Head Coach Jolene Nagel. “I really liked how we stayed aggressive on the court. We learned a lot about our team and a lot about what we need to do to get better.”

Next up for the Duke volleyball team is the 2005 Buckeye Classic at Ohio State. The Blue Devils will face BYU on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and either Ohio State or Pittsburgh at either 5:00 or 7:00 p.m. Saturday depending on Friday's outcome.

2005 Duke Invitational All-Tournament Team

MVP: Carrie DeMange, Duke

Tealle Hunkus, Duke

Jessica Oldenburg, Charlotte

Abbey Szlanfucht, Charlotte

Elizabeth Bishop, Cornell

Joanna Weiss, Cornell

Rachel Giubilato, SMU

Libero ? Jenny Shull, Duke