GAME #11
Wednesday September 22, 2010, 7:00PM
ART U Urban Knights (5-5) vs. Grand Canyon University (4-7)

GAME# 12
Saturday September 24, 7:00 PM
ART U Urban Knights (5-5) vs. Grand Canyon University (4-7)

THREE IN A ROW
The Urban Knights have won their last three matches heading into two conference matches against Grand Canyon University. The whole Urban Knight lineup has contributed to their success as of late, but two players were recognized for their game play over the last week. Senior outside hitter Dan Yang was named the Pacific West Conference Volleyball Player of the Week.

Yang combined for 40 kills over two matches this weekend, knocking down 18 against NDNU and 22 in the Urban Knights 3-1 win over Holy Names University on Saturday evening. Yang also recorded a combined 28 digs (second on the team) over the weekend. "Phooey has continued to be a consistent scoring force on our team," said Coach Alison Magner.

Amy Bush earned a Top 10 Honor Roll nomination for her play over the weekend. Bush ranked second in the PacWest in hitting for the week with a .607 average and posted 20 kills and three errors in 28 attempts. Bush ranked 10th in scoring with a 3.57 scoring average, and had eight block assists and a block solo to total 25 points. Bush ranked third in block average (1.29) for the week.

Bush was virtually unstoppable in the Urban Knights victory over Holy Names University, connecting for a season high 15 kills on 17 attempts. The junior also achieved a season high 7 block assists in ART U's win over Notre Dame de Namur.

SCOUTING THE ANTELOPES
Grand Canyon is 4-7* going into their game with ART U. The Antelopes have five players with more than 50 kills on the season. Kaitlynn Ausmus leads the pack with 92 total kills and 2.36 kills per set. Erica Ehlo is second on the team in digs (91) and kills (85), while Laurann Durbin leads the Lopes with 209 digs, and adds 31 assists and seven aces. Kristen Preach has a team high 311 assists, 19 aces and 19 total blocks. As a team the Lopes are averaging 11.4 kills per game and 10.2 assists per game.

(*play NDNU Sept 21)


ART U SOARS PAST HAWKS
The Academy of Art women's volleyball team traveled to Oakland, CA to take on the Hawks of Holy Names University in their final non-conference match of the season. The trip was a success, as the Urban Knights left Tobin Gym with a 3-1 victory over the Hawks (25-16, 20-25, 25-19, 25-18). The win marks ART U's third in a row. Coach Magner was very pleased with the teams' efforts.

"These are the types of wins we need. We want to continue to work hard and build for conference!" Magner said.

The Urban Knights' middle blockers were the key's to their success tonight. Amy Bush had 15 kills, while Camille Board added seven. Melissa Cheng continued to shine at the setting position finishing with 50 assists and seven kills. As a team ART U out blocked the Hawks 6-2. "Defensively we steeped it up tonight and our middles came alive and sealed the deal," said Coach Magner. The Urban Knights out dug Holy Names 78-46.

Dan Yang was virtually unstoppable yet again; the senior finished the match with 22 kills and 14 digs. Right side hitter Angela Heath continued to be a spark for the Urban Knights, finishing with eight kills of her own in the match.

Coach Magner was happy with the overall play of the team tonight but was thoroughly pleased with Leinani Keanini's play, “Lei was amazing tonight. She had 24 digs and really sacrificed her body for the good of the team," said Magner.

The Urban Knights return to the court Wednesday Sept 22 when they take on the first of two home matches against Grand Canyon University. Opening serve is set for 7:00 PM at Kezar Pavilion.