Women's Volleyball | 11/9/2003 3:45:00 PM

Box Score ST. LEO, Fla. -- The sixth-ranked Barry University volleyball team slayed the Saint Leo Lions in three 30-22, 30-16, 30-23 earlier today in Sunshine State Conference action.

The Buccaneers (22-2, 12-0 SSC) fell behind in each of the three games, but fended off the Lions (11-17, 2-10 SSC) for the win extending their win streak to 54 consecutive games.

Fernanda Ferreira led the Buccaneers with her fifth double-double of the year. She finished with a match-high 17 kills and 12 digs and posted a .438 attack percentage. Daniela Lanza directed the Buccaneer attack with 37 assists.

Alison Baker led the Saint Leo efforts with 11 kills and a .226 hitting percentage. Morgan Mander posted a match-high 16 digs, while Nicole Groesbeck registered 29 assists.

The Buccaneers will return to action on the road next Friday, Nov. 14 taking on SSC nemesis University of Tampa at 7 pm.

Short Box Score (Match)
2003 Barry University Buccaneers
#6 Barry vs Saint Leo (11/09/03 at St. Leo, Fla.)

Barry def. Saint Leo 30-22,30-16,30-23

Barry (22-2, 12-0 SSC) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Fernanda Ferreira 17-1-5;
Simone Ferrarezi 9-0-1; Fernanda Brino 7-0-0; Daniela Lanza 6-0-5;
Kelly Dantas 5-0-2; Jentry Redinger 5-1-0; Samanta Tucillo 5-3-1;
Nicole Castera 1-1-0; Totals 55-6-7.0. (Assists) - Daniela Lanza 37.
(Dig leaders) - Fernanda Ferreira 12; Nicole Castera 9

Saint Leo (11-17, 2-10 SSC) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Alison Baker 11-0-2;
Robbie Beach 7-0-0; Morgan Mander 6-0-0; Erin Oberlin 5-1-0; Rachael
Yockey 4-0-0; Nicole Groesbeck 1-1-1; Eva Thompson 0-2-0; Totals
34-4-2.0. (Assists) - Nicole Groesbeck 29. (Dig leaders) - Morgan
Mander 16; Robbie Beach 8

Site: St. Leo, Fla. (Marion Bowman Center)
Date: 11/09/03 Attend: 65 Time: 1:10
Referees: Char Roush, Leisa Jordan