November 10, 2005

Pettke, Kendall Named to All-UAA Team

CHICAGO -- University of Chicago senior right side hitter Erica Pettke (Sussex, Wis./ Divine Savior Holy Angels) and sophomore middle hitter Koryn Kendall (Napa, Calif./ Vintage) have been selected to the 2005 All-University Athletic Association volleyball team, the conference announced today.

An honorable mention selection, Pettke earned her second appearance on the All-UAA team in as many years. She led the Maroons in service aces (54) and ranked second on the club in kills (318) and digs (281) during the 2005 campaign.

Pettke concluded her career among the Chicago all-time leaders in kills (2nd, 1,087), digs (3rd, 1,131), aces (5th, 158), total blocks (5th, 222), block assists (6th, 148), and block solos (9th, 74).

Kendall garnered her first career All-UAA selection, joining Pettke as an honorable mention pick. She established a school record with a .390 hitting percentage while leading the team in kills (350), block solos (54), block assists (73), and total blocks (127).

Her block assists season total was the third-highest in Chicago history, while her total blocks and block solos figures marked the fourth- and seventh-highest.

Chicago posted a 12-23 overall record this season and tied for seventh place in the UAA with a 3-8 mark in league play.