Sept. 8, 2000

LAS VEGAS - The UNLV volleyball team suffered two losses during the first day of competition at the Gameworks UNLV Invitational at the Thomas & Mack Center Friday.

Idaho State defeated UNLV in its first match 15-12, 15-10, 15-9, and Alabama got past UNLV in five games, 10-15, 6-15, 15-9, 15-6, 15-9, in the nightcap.

In the first match, Idaho State (3-3) was led by Amanda Berg's 17 kills. Rachelle Nelson and Kellie DeHass each turned in 12 digs, while Sarah Kozlowski had 50 assists.

UNLV was led by Oge Fitz' double-double of 20 kills and 11 digs. Maria Julia Goes also turned in a double-double with 47 assists and 12 digs.

In UNLV's second match, Alabama (3-2) was led by Emily Sebastian's 13 kills, while Monica Morales added 10 digs.

The Rebels (0-5) were led by Leiana Oswald's 18 kills. Fitz turned in a double-double of 13 kills and 11 digs, while Goes also had a double-double of 45 assists and 10 digs.

The Invitational concludes on Saturday with five matches beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Gameworks UNLV Invitational Results - Friday, Sept. 8Boise State def. Idaho State 15-12, 17-15, 15-1San Jose State def. Alabama 15-7, 15-7, 12-15, 15-9Idaho State def. UNLV, 15-12, 15-10, 15-9San Jose State (3-2) def. Boise State (3-2), 15-8, 7-15, 16-14, 15-10Alabama def. UNLV 10-15, 6-15, 15-9, 15-6, 15-9

Gameworks UNLV Invitational Schedule - Saturday, Sept. 9Boise State vs. UNLV, 9:30 a.m.Idaho State vs. San Jose State, 12:00 p.m.Alabama vs. Boise State, 2:30 p.m.San Jose State vs. UNLV, 5:00 p.m.Idaho State vs. Alabama, 7:30 p.m.