Colorado University Athletics
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COLORADO RALLIES FROM 0-2, UPSETS NO. 20 SAN DIEGO IN FIVE
September 10, 2004 | Volleyball
BOULDER ? Junior Allie Griffin had 22 kills, helping Colorado rally from a two-game deficit to upset No. 20 ranked San Diego 25-30, 30-32, 30-28, 30-21, 15-10 in the third match of the Colorado Invitational Friday night at the Coors Events Conference Center.
USD cruised in game one, and had to fight off a CU game point in the second frame (30-29) to take its 2-0 lead into the locker room. Despite the loss, the momentum had shifted to CU as their offense shifted into high gear. After hitting just .211 in the first two games (32 kills-14 errors-85 attacks), the Buffs hit a solid .400 the rest of the way (47k-9e-95att). In game five, the Buffs were errorless, recording nine kills on 20 attacks (.450).
Sophomore setter Ashley Nu'u had career-highs with 63 assists and eight kills.
The defense shined for CU as well and was spread fairly evenly. Five Buffs had at least five digs, including eight by Nu'u, Austin Zimmerman and Nicole Carr. Zimmerman also tied a personal best with seven blocks. As a team, CU outblocked USD 14-11.
“It was so good for our team to be involved in a big prolonged match like that against a really good team,” CU head coach Pi'i Aiu said. “This match was a great learning experience for us.”
