USPV result 4-7
Mike Miazga, Director of Media Relations USPV
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mike Miazga, Director Media Relations, USPV, (847) 344-6554
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Thunder Defeats St. Louis
Regains Sole Possession Of Second Place In USPV; Will Face St. Louis
in Playoffs
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 7, 2002_ The Chicago Thunder, a member of the
new U.S. Pro Volleyball league (USPV), defeated the St. Louis Quest
3-1 Sunday at Washington University Field House.
Kristee Porter led Chicago with 19 points, including 18 kills, while
Downers Grove, Ill. native Terri Zemaitis-Boumans added 13.5 points
(12 kills).
The win improves Chicago to 9-6 (24 points). The Thunder took sole
possession of second place in the USPV with the victory. St. Louis
dropped to 7-8 (21 points). The two teams were tied at 21 points each
coming into the match.
With Minnesota clinching the regular season title Sunday with a 3-0
win over Grand Rapids, Chicago and St. Louis are now guaranteed to
meet in the first round of the USPV playoffs. However, home court
advantage in the series is still in question. Chicago and St. Louis
play each other two more times during the regular season.
Chicago returns to action Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. against St. Louis
in the regular season home finale at Saint Xavier University’s
Shannon Center.
USPV Standings
Team W L Pts
X Minnesota 11 5 35
Chicago 9 6 24
St. Louis 7 8 21
Grand Rapids 4 12 13
X clinched regular season title
3 points for a 3-0, 3-1 win
2 points for a 3-2 win
1 point for a 3-2 loss
Sunday’s results
Minnesota d. Grand Rapids 3-0
Chicago d. St. Louis 3-1