Courtesy Williams Sports Information

Box Score

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Fifth-seeded Connecticut College outlasted fourth-seeded Tufts University in a five-game battle Friday night to post a 30-27, 25-30, 30-25, 24-30, 15-9 victory. With the win, the Camels advance to face top-seeded Williams in the semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday in Chandler Gymnasium.

The upset was Conn. College's 20th win of the year, as the Camels improved to
20-8 (7-3 in the NESCAC). Tufts ends its 2006 campaign at 23-8 (7-3).

A talented young corps powered the Camels, who have just one senior and one junior on their roster. Leading the way for Conn. College was first-year Maddy Baldwin, who recorded an impressive 38 assists and 26 digs. First-year Lauren Wise also shined, as she contributed 14 kills and 23 digs. The Camels also got solid efforts from sophomore outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska (23 kills) and first-year Meg Christman (10 kills).

First-year Dena Feiger had 41 assists for the Jumbos, while junior Katie Wysham and senior co-captain Dana Fleisher each recorded 12 kills.