Belles try to keep focus against Calvin
By KATIE McVOY
Sports Writer
The Belles volleyball team seeks to improve its MIAA record to 4-1 as it travels to Calvin College to take on the Knights at 7 p.m., Friday.
"I think we have a very good chance of winning this weekend," senior Agnes Bill said.
Saint Mary's goes into the game with a league record of 3-1, losing only to Hope College. The Belles made it to the semi-finals in last weekend's DePauw Tournament, going 2-2 .
Calvin has an overall record of 12-5 this season with a league record of 1-0. The Knights are currently ranked fourth in the Great Lakes Region.
"The Calvin team has managed to find a way to be close in every contest," Calvin head coach Mary Schutten said.
The key elements for the Belles this weekend will be focus and playing good basics.
"When we play consistently," Saint Mary's head coach Randa Shields said. "We can beat any opponent. We win when everyone gives what they need to."
The freshmen members of the Saint Mary's team will continue to play an important role during this game.
Freshman Emily Nihill has been a leading scorer and a big help on defense. During the DePauw tournament she led the team with 34 kills and 52 digs.
MIAA First Team member Bill will help lead the team this weekend, along with seniors Jayne Ozbolt and Mary Rodovich.
"I expect that Saint Mary's will bring their usual strong attack and give us a very close match," Schutten said. "The Belles have been playing very well lately and they always play well against Calvin."
All Sports Stories for Thursday, October 7, 1999
