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Box Score

KENOSHA, Wis. (Nov. 7, 2008) – The North Central College volleyball team saw its run in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament come to a close Friday, as the Cardinals were defeated, 3-1, by Augustana College (Ill.) at Carthage College's Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center.

The Vikings (23-11) opened the match with a 27-25 first-set win, though North Central evened the score by taking the second set, 25-22. Augustana dominated the third set, 25-14, and closed out the contest by taking the fourth frame, 25-20.

Jessica Eggert (Sr., Woodridge, Ill./Downers Grove North) led the Cardinals with 11 kills. Anna Wirtz (So., Machesney Park, Ill./Harlem) turned in 25 digs, Stephanie Ryding (Jr., Naperville, Ill./Naperville Central) put up 27 assists and two service aces, and Amy Bruns (Jr., Addison, Ill./Addison Trail) tallied six total blocks.

The loss snapped a four-match winning streak for the Cardinals, who are now 24-13 this season.