Colorado University Athletics
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Texas A&M
BUFFS KNOCK OFF NO. 18 TEXAS A&M
November 12, 2003 | Volleyball
CU improves to 18-8 overall and moves into sole possession of fourth place in the Big 12 Conference at 10-6. The Buffs are just one-half game behind the Aggies who drop to 10-5 in league play (18-7 overall). CU entered the match tied for fourth with
Ironically, Wednesday night's match was a familiar setting for CU's last win over a ranked opponent. Texas A&M came into
“We really needed this (beating a ranked team) to go to the tournament,” Senior captain Monique Gerlach said. “We stayed tough the whole match and we were really determined to get it.”
It was a big night for Gerlach who had 16 kills, eight digs and three blocks. She passed former Buffalo Tina Murray for fourth place on CU's all-time kills list and now has 1,369.
Sophomore outside hitter Maragda Santillana led all players with 20 kills. Santillana, who has led CU in kills in seven of the last nine matches also had five digs and five blocks. Sophomore middle blocker Allie Griffin had 14 kills.
Nicole Carr had 20 digs for the Buffs as she recorded 20-plus digs for the third time this season. Freshman Amber Nu'u had 14 digs while Austin Zimmerman tied a career-high with 12.
“Every match for us is huge because we are a bubble team (for the NCAA's),” CU head coach Pi'i Aiu said. “Every win pushes you in the bubble and every match you lose pushes you out.”
The Buffaloes will enjoy the weekend off before resuming action on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at
