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60 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, September 17, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend August 28, 2004 Raider netters open season with tournament upset FRESNO �� The 10th-ranked Southern Oregon University volleyball team overcame injuries to key players to post a 30-26, 35-33, 30-28 upset of second-ranked Biola, Calif. in its season opener at the Fresno Pacific University Invitational Friday. The Raiders finished Day 1 of the two-day, four-match tourney slate with a 2-0 mark after downing unranked Malone, Ohio 30-26, 30-21, 30-22 in the nightcap. The wins came despite recent injuries that sidelined all-star setter Jamie McCreary and outside hitter Jess Childress. "(Backup setter) Melissa (Beard) stepped in and did an outstanding job, and I thought she was a real key to two big wins," Raider coach Paul Elliott said. "(Middle blocker) Nicholette Le Bel sprained her ankle Tuesday but absolutely crushed the ball and did a little of everything today." Elliott called the Biola win one of the program’s best during his 14-year Raider coaching career, and it was the school’s biggest upset ever based on national rankings. "We played very efficiently, controlled the ball and were in system," he said. "The nice thing is our young players really stepped up and played well against two great NAIA programs." Southern Oregon plays Savannah, Ga. and top-ranked and defending national champion Fresno Pacific today in the nine-team tourney. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities