Sept. 2, 2007

PITTSBURGH - Dana McLaughlin was named most valuable player at the 2007 Courtyard by Marriott Invitational. McLaughlin totaled 56 kills as the Dukes went 3-0 in the two-day event. Her 22 kills vs. Bucknell was a career-high.

She was joined by teammates Jenni Gross and Amy Palko. Gross had 41 kills and added another all-tournament team honor to her 2007 resume. She, along with Nicole Wright, were named to the Liberty Invitational All-Tournament Team last weekend.

Palko recorded three consecutive games registering 20-plus digs. The freshman libero tallied 25 Friday night against North Dakota State and had 26 and 23 digs respectively against UNC Greensboro and Bucknell.

All Tournament Team

Most Valuable Player - Dana McLaughlin - Duquesne

Kari Fagnan - North Dakota State
Jessica Fraley - Youngstown State
Branagan Fuller - UNC Greensboro
Jenni Gross - Duquesne
Jenna Henderson -Bucknell
Kristen Hille - North Dakota State
Amy Palko - Duquesne
Tawnya Storinio - Robert Morris