George Washington University Athletics
Volleyball Hosts Howard Tuesday Night at Smith Center
8/30/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Aug. 30, 2011
WASHINGTON - The George Washington volleyball team returns to action tonight hosting District rival Howard at the Charles E. Smith Center. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
GW (2-0) is coming off consecutive victories in the DC Challenge to open the 2011 season. On Friday night the Colonials snapped American University's 19-match home winning streak in front of 2,122 spectators, the largest crowd to ever watch a collegiate volleyball match in the District, with a 3-1 victory over the Eagles at AU's Bender Arena.
The momentum carried over to Saturday as the Colonials knocked off George Mason, 3-1 at Smith Center.
Junior Lauren Whyte totaled 41 kills over the weekend while registering consecutive double-doubles and sophomores Jamie Armstrong and Taylor Knox each set career highs in kills.
Howard (0-4) opened the 2011 season last weekend at the Pitt Invitational where it fell in matches against Eastern Kentucky, Saint Francis (Pa.), Duquesne and the host Panthers.
GW's home matches this season, can be viewed live online via video streaming at GWsports.com. Those interested in subscribing can visit GW All-Access to sign up for the service. Options include monthly service or an annual package that currently includes Colonials men's and women's basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, women's lacrosse and men's and women's soccer.
