Sept. 3, 1999

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Underclassmen ruled. That seemed to be the theme as an underclassmen-dominated Bradley team swept Maryland 3-0 (15-11, 16-14, 15-9) in the opening match of the Penn State Classic.

The Braves had three players posting double-digits in kills, led by sophomore middle blocker Laura Benzig who tallied 13 against the Terrapins. Fellow sophomore Samantha Hardwick had 23 assists and 11 digs in a match that handed the Terrapins their first lost of the season.

Senior outside hitter Beth Murphy led Maryland (1-1) with 15 kills in the contest. Maryland finished with a .164 attack percentage while Bradley (1-0) posted a .250 mark.

The Penn State Classic continues Saturday with four matches. Penn State (2-1) will open against Bradley at 10 a.m. A win would break the NCAA record for consecutive home wins. Akron will face Maryland at 1 p.m., followed by Bradley and Akron at 4 p.m. The Lions will be the final match as they take on former-ACC foe Maryland in the 8 p.m. nightcap.

Bradley     15  16  15
Maryland    11  14   9