LADY AGGIES TOPPLED IN FIVE GAMES BY CHARLOTTE

Greensboro, N.C. - September 24, 2004 - Charlotte University (10-4) earned a 3-2 (29-31, 30-25 33-31, 25-30, 15-10) victory over N.C. A&T (3-10) in non-conference volleyball action in the Corbett Sports Center on Friday night.

The match was close throughout, as neither team held a lead by more than seven points in the five games. 

After the two teams deadlocked at two games apiece, a 6-0 49er run in game five ended the match. Lisa Newell played a major part in the run, putting down a pair of kills and a block. A pair of attack errors sealed the loss for Lady Aggies, which lost their seventh straight match.

Abby Szlanfucht led the 49ers with 24 kills, while Lisa Newell put down 14 kills. Szlanfucht posted 10 digs, while setter Molly McDonald dished 54 assists.

N.C. A&T was led by Arlene Mitchell's 20 kills, while teammate Krystal Cooper added 10 kills and 10 digs. Brendan Chatman set 39 assists on the night, while Lauren Walker led the defense with 14 digs.

The Lady Aggies will be in action on Tuesday night against UNC-Asheville. Game time is set for 7:00 PM in Corbett Sports Center.