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HClic Gamecock __ Volleyball finishes second in tourney, wins three matches by David Cloninger The Gamecock The resurgent and once-again healthy Gamecock volleyball squad got off to a great start this weekend, finishing second in the Carolina Clas sic Tournament with a 3-1 record. USC started off hot, winning their first three matches over Liberty, Duke and Xavier, but fell in the title match to Texas Tech. SeniorMandy Quarterman was an force for the Gamecocks’ offense, recording eight kills in the weekend’s first match Friday and following up with 28 more in the next two matches. Also, two of Coach Kim Christopher’s freshmen saw signifi cant playing time during the tourna ment. USCd. Liberty, 15-2,15-4,15-9 The Gamecocks shattered a USC hitting percentage record in their first regular-season match, hitting .561 for the match against the Flames. The record, which had stood since 1986, was paced by outstanding piay irom freshman Mariana Branquinho, who hit .478 in her first collegiate match. Also, 1999 All-SEC member Berna Dwyer hit .588 with 11 kills. “I am very excited to see them re lax and get the opportunity to play an other team. We were very sharp of fensively,” said Christopher. “We need to work on blocking and defense.” USC d. Duke, 15-8,15-9,15-8 Quarterman led USC to its second victory of the day Friday, but was al so aided by the return of sophomore Cally Plummer. Plummer, in her first match since being red-shirted last season, knocked down 13 kills with three service aces. “Mandy Quarterman had an awe some day. What a great day. She passed well, terminated well, she really stepped up and showed her senior lead ership,” said Christopher. USC held the Lady Blue Devils to an anemic .088 hitting percentage in winning their second straight match. “I was nervous and excited all day in class. I was just so excited to compete again with my teammates,” said Plummer, an All-SEC first-team selection her freshman year. “Tonight was everything I thought it would be. I can’t wait to do it again.” USC d. Xavier, 15-13, 15-1, 12-15, 15-8. Quarterman once again sparkled against the Musketeers, recording 15 kills. Sophomore Megan Hosp had 47 assists at the setter position. “It was an incredible learning experience for our program. That’s the kind of match we needed to have. The harder we hit, the more they dug. We learned how to be more patient. It was awesome,” Christopher said. Dwyer led all hitters with 17 kills, hitting .317, and junior Liz Price post ed 19 digs. USC hit .246 for the match. rexasTechd. USC, 15-11,15-10,15 11 Although the Gamecocks hung close to the Red Raiders Saturday, they couldn’t quite overcome them as the Gamecocks dropped the title match in three straight games. Although Plummer (14 kills) and Quarterman (18 kills) performed admirably, the team couldn’t quite pull together to win the .host tournament. Carolina tied or took the lead in two of the three games, but Tech was able to come up with clutch hit ting and several key blocks to hand USC its first loss. The Gamecocks will travel to Ann Aibor, Mich., on Friday to play in the Michigan Tournament. USC will play New Mexico and Northern Illinois Friday before playing the host Wolver ines on Saturday. The sports desk can be reached at gamecocksports@hotmail.com. LIFETIME MEMBER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE CLUB 24 Hr. office #(803) 748-9171 Twenty-Six Years of trusted service to the university community. ■Her name is her reputation." For more information visit us at www.amtrali.com Equestrian from page 13 in is determined tjy their years of rid ing experience. The strength behind the team is a former Carolina graduate who re ceived her Master’s from USC in 1991, Coach “Boo” Major Duncan, who is herself an accomplished rid er. “Boo,” as she is known, has been an instructor for nearly 20 years, and this is her third year as head coach for the USC equestrian team. Major Duncan has high hopes for her team this season. “Our ultimate goal is to win the Team Hunt Seat and Western titles in the region and progress to the Nationals as a team,” she said. The 27-member squad is confi dent they will qualify for Nation als, and is preparing for their first! show on Sept. 30 in Irmo, South Car olina. “Berry College from Rome, Geoigia vyill be our biggest challenge, but I am confident that with the num ber of athletes returning to the team this year, their experience and hard work will get us through as a team to the Nationals,” co-captain Jen nifer Connor said. “We also happened to have the highest GPA in any USC sports team last year. Our GPA stood at 3.44,” co-captain Jennifer Wood said. The sports desk can be reached at gamecocksports@hotmail.com. Wat Gamecock Get it every —' 1 "—i Petty from page 12 rey relieved Petty after his injury. Despite throwing an interception, Kimrey fared well, completing four ■ of seven passes for 62 yards. Mikal Goodman and Rod Wilson also saw time at the quarterback po sition late in the game, but both fum bled and saw little action afterwards. “Once we lost Phil Petty, we played three quarterbacks,” Holtz said. “They all turned it over. We need to take better care of the ball.” On the other side, New Mexico State starting quarterback K. C, Enzminger had a tough time as well. The junior, who threw for 1,878 yards and ran for 358 yards last season, could never get into rhythm. He was sacked four times Saturday and was picked off twice by USC’s defense. I The sports desk can be reached at gamecockspoits@hotniail.com. Read it... Live it... Be it... 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