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SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF HARRY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
VOLLEYBALL (CONTINUED FROM 12A)
The layhawks had no aces and committed four errors, while the Aggles had two aces and no errors. Except for serving, Kansas was statistically better with a .293 hitting percentage compared to A&M's .135. Kansas also had more assists and fewer errors in the game. A&M's Sarah Ammerman ended the match with a powerful kill.
Trailing 13-19, Kansas scored five straight points en route to winning game two. The Jayhawk defense held the Aggies to a .120 hitting percentage and Correa led the team with five kills.
In game three, Correa and Brown led the Jayhawks with six kills each. The Aggies helped the Jayhawks to victory by committing five serving errors.
After scoring four straight to open the fourth game, it appeared A&M would cruise to victory. But the Jayhawks rallied back, eventually taking the lead 29-28, forcing the Aggies to call a timeout. After that, A&M scored three straight to take the eame.
Nert up, Kansas will take to the road with stops at Colorado Saturday and at Texas Tech Sept. 27.
The Jayhawks return home Sept. 30 to face the Iowa State Cyclones.
Kansan sportswriter Drew Davison can be contacted at ddavison@kansan.com.
Edited by Natalie Johnson
Savannah Noves, sophomore middle blocker, approaches the net, preparing to spike against Texas A&M during Wednesday night's match.
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VOLLEYBALL
Sophomore leads Jayhawks in victory against Aggies
BY JEFF DETERS
Sophomore middle blocker Savannah Noyes would not let her team lose. When the Jayhawks needed her most, Noye's stepped up.
In Kansas' thrilling 3-2 victory against Texas A&M, Noyes set a career-high 22 kills during the
Jayhawks' victory.
In the first match Noyes led the Jayhawks with five kills and contributed two block assists. It was just an omen of things to come.
In game two Noyes contributed three kills to the Jayhawk attack and in games four and five Noyes had a combined nine kills.
Noyes has quietly been emerge
ing as a team leader this season. Going into last night's game Noyes was third on the team in kills with 148, trailing only Emily Brown and Jana Correa. Noyes also leads the team in blocks with 29.
Noyes was emotional during last night's game, screaming in excitement while the Jayahwks
rallied for a comeback victory.
Noyes was unavailable for comment, but Kansas coach Ray Bechard was impressed with her performance.
"She was awesome," Bechard said. "She hit .385, which is great."
Noyes' success on offense actually starts with her defense;
Berchard noted.
"The key to her is when she's defending pretty well her offence falls in place," Bechard said. "But she was huge tonight."
Junior right side hitter/setter Emily Brown was in awe of her teammate's performance.
“Oh my gosh, Savannah was a rock star tonight.” Brown said.
"She played so well. She had a lot of energy. She was very successful. It was a lot of fun to play with her tonight."
Kansan sportswriter Jeff Deters can be contacted at jdeters@ kansan.com.
Edited by Derek Korte
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Savannah Noyes, sophomore middle blocker, returns the ball across the net during Wednesday night's match against A&M A&M. Noyes had 22 kills during the game, setting a career high.