Volleyball Dropped In Three Sets At Texas Tech :: Freshman Leanne Chen set up a career-high 30 assists.

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Volleyball Dropped In Three Sets At Texas Tech

Freshman Leanne Chen set up a career-high 30 assists.

Oct. 23, 2002

NORMAN Oklahoma volleyball struggled with ball control and fell to Texas Tech, 30-20, 30-20, 30-18 inside the United Spirit Arena on Wednesday night. The loss dropped OU to 4-14 overall and 2-8 in Big 12 play, while Texas Tech improved to 8-11 overall and 3-7 in conference action.

"We just didn't score enough points when we were serving," said OU Head Coach Kalani Mahi. "I thought we improved with serve receive passing. Unfortunately we didn't set the ball to Megan O'Connell enough tonight because she was really hot and led us offensively."

The senior outside hitter, O'Connell, had eight kills in 20 attempts. Sophomore Candice Woods switched from right side attacker to middle blocker in the third game and still put away eight kills. Junior outside hitter Christina Barlow pounded out seven kills and a season high 12 digs. Sophomore Leanne Chen started at setter in place of the injured Jessica Barney and collected 30 assists, a career high.

Kelly Johnson of Texas Tech had a match high 18 kills, while hitting .484 (18K-3E-31TA). Angela Mooney contributed 10 kills and setter Laura Grote assisted on 39 put-aways.

Texas Tech had 10 aces, while OU served only one. The Red Raiders also outhit OU .308 (47-14-107) to .115 (32-19-113).

"Our game plan worked in many areas," said Mahi. "Christina (Barlow) had 12 digs because we knew Tech was a cross-court attacking team. We still have to improve our defense before we play Kansas at home on Saturday night. They are a very good offensive team, which means we need to be solid in our blocking, digging and serving. That will be our emphasis in practice the next two days."

Oklahoma welcomes the Kansas Jayhawks into Howard McCasland Field House Saturday at 7 p.m. for "Fan Appreciation Night". The first 250 fans receive free trading cards with an autograph session following the match. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

Volleyball Dropped In Three Sets At Texas Tech :: Freshman Leanne Chen set up a career-high 30 assists.

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