LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University volleyball team (25-3) surged past Shippensburg University (21-15), sweeping the Red Raiders 3-0.  The Lady Eagles acquired a .250 hitting percentage, defeating Shippensburg 30-16, 32-20, 30-21.  The win propels LHU to the NCAA Regionals. 

Sophomore Li Yizhi (Shanghai, China) led the team with 13 kills, hitting .550.  Along with her record-breaking match in the semifinals, Li was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.  Also hitting double digits in kills was freshman Inga Kurgonaite (Kaunas, Lithuania/Yuozas Urbsys) with 11 on a .375 hitting.

Leading the offense was junior Kelly Kostelich (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) with 24 assists and four digs.  Junior Allison Furry (Guys Mills, Pa./Maplewood) chipped in with 10 assists on the evening, while Junior Allison Wade (Duncansville, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) lended a hand with 12 digs and three block assists.