Intramural Sports: Volleyball teams go in for the kill in the final round
An exciting season of intramural volleyball came to a close last week as each of the three divisions squared off in their respective championship matches.
You've Been Served captured the co-ed crown, while Signaled Alfred Music took home the men's title and Bumpin' Brandeis Babes won the women's league.
The women's match was the most exciting one of the night, as it took three sets for the top-seeded Bumpin' Brandeis Babes to knock off No. 2 Can We Kick It by scores of 25-23, 17-25 and 25-14.
While Bumpin' Brandeis Babes captured a tight first set, Can We Kick It would not be swept. The team rolled to a notable second set victory. Bumpin' Brandeis Babes, however, regrouped to notch the third set by a convincing margin.
The champions were led by Bella Hu '13 and Samantha Heller '12, both of whom formerly played on the varsity volleyball team at Brandeis.
"It was really intense; they were really scrappy," Hu explained.
"Both teams had a lot of the same players as last year, and they won the championship last year, so I was really impressed with them. But we played a lot more organized this time around, and we were able to pull it out."
In the men's division, No. 2 Signaled Alfred Music beat the lowest seed to make it to the championship game, facing off against No. 4 What Are You A Girl Or Sumthin.
Signaled Alfred Music won in straight sets by margins of 25-15 and 25-20. David Perlow '11 MA '12 earned himself MVP honors with a dominant performance.
You've Been Served knocked off Set Meme Up in the co-ed division in straight sets, 25-20 and 25-15.
You've Been Served was led by captain and Operations and Event Director for Brandeis Athletics Marni Friedman as well as Marshall Santoso '11 MA '13, who is an assistant coach for the varsity volleyball team.
Both staff members figured prominently in the squad's memorable run, dropping just one set all season during its undefeated campaign.
"We essentially had four volleyball coaches on our team," Santoso said.
"You had me; [women's head volleyball coach] Michelle Kim; Shannon [Eagan], who is also an assistant; and [Friedman], who used to be. But they were really, really athletic. They got a bunch of balls over, … and it was definitely a game worthy of being a final."
Intramural athletes will continue with the basketball season, which is set to take place shortly after the upcoming break.
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