Volleyball Posts 4-0 Mark at Gustavus Classic

The Gustavus Adolphus College volleyball team went 4-0 to tie for first place with Carleton College, which also posted a 4-0 mark, at the six-team Gustavus Classic on Friday and Saturday. Coach Kari Eckheart’s squad looked impressive inive in defeating Buena Vista 3-1 (30-21, 33-31, 31-33, 30-23), Martin Luther 3-1 (30-26, 30-16, 29-31, 30-15), Upper Iowa 3-0 (30-16, 30-17, 30-20) and Northwestern (MN) 3-0 (30-27, 30-25, 30-19) over the two day tournament. Sophomore middle hitter Anne Osthus and sophomore outside hitter Tara Houlihan were named to the All-Tournament team. Osthus recorded 44 kills, 4 service aces and 14 blocks in the four matches, while Houlihan compiled 61 kills, 13 service aces, 46 digs and 3 blocks in the four matches. After dropping their first two matches of the season, the Gusties have won six straight and sport a 6-2 overall mark.