Falcon volleyball upset by Maranatha in NAC Tourney

Mequon

25-16; 25-27; 19-25; 24-26

Eighth seeded Maranatha ended the regular season champion Concordia's "Dream Season" with a stunning 4 game upset in the quarterfinals of the NAC Volleyball Tournament last evening.

CUW, which came into the contest with a 23-7 record, could not handle the attacks of the Crusader twin towers, Torey DeLozier and Mary Lynn Strayer. Those two combined for 49 kills as Concordia was outplayed at the net for one of the few times all season.

The Falcon first game domination (25-16) gave no hint of what was to follow. CUW appeared to be in control in both games two and four but Maranatha (18-12) came back from late 5 point deficits in each to pull out victories in front of a stunned crowd.

Senior Stephanie Boehm had 25 kills to lead CUW in her final collegiate match and fellow senior teammates Lydia Meaden and Kelsey Lorenzen combined for 40 digs. Senior Tasha Strey had 15 assists.

Coach Joe Cawley's veteran team won the first outright championship in school history this season.