Emma Aske September 26
Michael McLoone
Freshman Emma Aske put together an impressive performance Saturday afternoon in a losing effort
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Winner Gustavus Adolphus GAC 18-2
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Wis.-Whitewater UWW 15-4
Winner
Gustavus Adolphus GAC
18-2
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Final
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Wis.-Whitewater UWW
15-4
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Gustavus Adolphus GAC 25 25 14 22 15 (3)
Wis.-Whitewater UWW 21 16 25 25 10 (2)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

No. 23 Volleyball Edged by No. 10 Gustavus

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks volleyball team finished play at the Dig Panici Classic Saturday afternoon.
 
The No. 23 Warhawks (15-4) fell in a contested match 21-25, 16-25, 25-14, 25-21, 10-15 to No. 10 Gustavus Adolphus (18-2).

Following the conclusion of the tournament, junior outside hitter Rachel Butterfield (Milton, Wis./Milton) was named to the All-Tournament Team.
 
In the first set, the Warhawks found themselves down 16-9 before going on a 11-5 run to close within one.  Gustavus Adolphus pulled away in the end 25-21.  In the second set, the Warhawks struggled to find their footing and fell 25-16.
 
The Warhawks claimed an early 7-4 lead in the third set, before going on a 11-4 run to claim an 18-8 advantage and never looked back on way to a 25-14 victory.  The Warhawks continued their momentum heading into the fourth set, taking an early 7-2 advantage.  They continued to keep their distance midway through the set, holding a 17-12 lead.  Gustavus Adolphus closed in 22-20 late, but the Warhawks put them away 25-22 to force a fifth set.
 
The Warhawks trailed 8-1 in the decisive set, but refused to give in and went on a 5-0 run to close within 2.  Gustavus Adolphus pulled ahead in the last stretch, claiming the set and match.
 
Butterfield and reshman outside hitter Emma Aske (Aurora, Ill./Metea Valley) both posted 14 kills, while Aske added three blocks.  Junior middle hitter Ashton Doll (Lancaster, Wis./Lancaster) contributed 10 kills and had a .333 hitting percentage.
 
Freshman setter KellyAnn Sotiros (New Berlin, Wis./West Allis Hale) had a career-high 33 assists, while her freshman setter Paige Manssen (Bull Valley, Ill./McHenry West) added in 17 of her own.
 
Senior libero Brittany Robinson (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls) had a team-leading 16 digs.  Senior middle hitter Kelley Berk (Cedarburg, Wis./Divine Savior Holy Angels) led the squad with six blocks, while freshman outside hitter Emily Gillen (Richfield, Wis./Slinger) added three. 
 
The Warhawks hit the road on Tuesday in a return to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play.  They play for 7 p.m. at UW-Platteville.
 
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