The 17th ranked Lady Chargers lost for the first time this season, falling to No. 4 South Dakota State 3-0 in the UNA/Ramada Inn Classic. The loss dropped the Lady Chargers to 6-1 and put a halt to a six game winning streak. In other matches this week, the Lady Chargers blanked Henderson State, Hillsdale and Findlay 3-0.

UAH def. Henderson State 30-19, 30-26, 30-16

Melissa Feldmann and Lindsay Dunham had 12 kills each to lead the Lady Chargers over GSC West rival Henderson State. Ellen LaFiore added 11 kills, Jane Baumgartner chipped in 35 assists and Cathryn Sterling 14 digs.

The Lady Charger defense was sufficating against the Lady Reddies attack. Henderson State managed only 29 kills and a .184 hitting percentage in the match, including .038 in the final game.

UAH def. Hillsdale 30-19, 30-25, 30-23

In the Saturday match, a battle between northern Chargers (Hillsdale) and southern Chargers, the UAH Lady Chargers came out on top. The defense was again stifling, holding Hillsdale to a .055 hitting percentage.

However, the Lady Chargers had to work up a serious sweat to beat Hillsdale. After cruising through the first game, Hillsdale didn't go quietly in the final two sessions. But, in the end, the Lady Chargers picked up their fifth straight win.

Ellen LaFiore and Erin Denny had 11 kills to lead the UAH attack. Lindsay Dunham added 10 kills. Jane Baumgartner dished out 39 assists, while Cathryn Sterling had 11 digs.

UAH def. Findlay 30-26, 30-24, 30-17

On Sunday, the Lady Chargers had to fire their rounds through a virtual forest in the tall front line of the Findlay Lady Oilers. The Lady Oilers' average around 6'2 across the front, but the Lady Chargers found openings to attack.

After a tight first game, UAH wore down their Ohio foe. Over the last two games, the Lady Chargers outscored Findlay 60-41.

Ellen LaFiore paced the Lady Chargers with 14 kills, nine digs and six blocks. Lindsay Dunham had 12 kills and Erin Denny 10 kills, while Jane Baumgartner dished out 42 assists.

#4 South Dakota State def. UAH 30-22, 30-22, 30-27

The Lady Charger roll came to a sudden stop as fourth ranked South Dakota State handed UAH its first loss of the season.

The Lady Chargers were only outgunned 52 kills to 46, but 21 errors sliced the UAH hitting percentage to .210. SDSU meanwhile hit .312 for the match. The winners also had 11 service aces and 16 team blocks.

Ellen LaFiore had 20 kills for the Lady Chargers and was named to the All-Tournament team. Feldmann finished with 13 digs and Lindsay Dunham 11. Jane Baumgartner had 37 assists.

This Week's Matches: September 7-8 at the Central Missouri State Invitational Tournament in Warrensburg, MO (Washburn, #24 Central Missouri State, Wisconsin-Parkside, Rockhurst)

AVCA Poll (8/28/01)

Rank	School (First-Place-Votes)	Pts	Record	LW
1	North Alabama (23)		837	0-0	2
2	Hawai'i Pacific (5)		770	1-0	4
3	West Texas A&M (2)		757	3-1	1
4	South Dakota State (1)	717	3-0	7
5	Cal State-San Bernardino (1)	708	4-0	9
6	Western State, Colo. (2)	622	4-0	25
7	Augustana, S.D.		610	2-2	3
8	North Dakota State (1)	605	4-0	12
9	Nebraska-Kearney 		580	3-1	10
10	Northwood, Mich.		564	4-0	11
11	University of Tampa		550	2-1	5
12	Barry			517	3-0	14
13	Northern Colorado		442	2-2	8
14	Nebraska-Omaha		405	0-0	13
15	Truman			387	4-0	15
16	BYU-Hawai'i 		347	0-0	17
17	Alabama-Huntsville		272	3-0	NR
18	Regis			226	3-1	NR
19	Cal State-Bakersfield		219	3-1	16
20	Northern Kentucky		164	0-0	21
21	Cal State L.A.		163	1-3	6
22	UC San Diego		157	3-1	NR
23	Northern Michigan		145	4-0	NR
24	Central Missouri State	134	2-1	19
25	Metro State		133	2-2	23

Others receiving points and listed on two or more ballots: 
Grand Valley State (87), Minnesota-Duluth (71), 
North Florida (66), Rockhurst (60), Cameron (26), 
Seattle Pacific (7), Abilene Christian (3)