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VOLLEYBALL DROPS THIRD STRAIGHT MATCH, FALLS TO SAINT ROSE                             FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION September 17, 2005                                                               Contact: Seth Cole Courtesy Saint Rose Sports Information                                   Phone: (802) 654-2537 ALBANY – The College of Saint Rose women’s volleyball team continued an impressive start to the 2005 campaign with its sixth victory in seven matches this afternoon. The Golden Knights (6-1/2-0 NE-10) kept their momentum alive by sweeping Northeast-10 Conference rival Saint Michael’s (0-3/0-2 NE-10) at the Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium. Saint Rose won the opener 30-7 and took the second and third games by respective scores of 30-22 and 30-23. Sophomore outside hitter Stephanie Brink (Port Ewen, NY/Kingston) had 12 kills and five blocks while junior middle hitter Michaela Jorgensen (Candor, NY/Candor) registered eight kills and five blocks to lead Saint Rose.   Meanwhile, freshman defensive specialist Danielle Gaudio (Rotterdam, NY/Schalmont) came up with 11 digs on the backline while junior setter Shannon Campbell (Charlton, NY/Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) passed out 31 assists. Saint Rose gets back on the floor tomorrow with a pair of matches at C.W. Post on Long Island. The Golden Knights will meet Molloy at 1:00 pm and will then face the host Pioneers at 3:00 pm. Meanwhile, Saint Michael’s will host conference rival Merrimack next Friday at 7:00 pm.   Saint Rose Volleyball Saint Rose defeated Saint Michael’s 3-0 (30-7, 30-22, 30-23) ###PURPLEKNIGHTS###

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