The Michigan volleyball team's success against Big Ten opponents
on the road was almost overshadowed by a losing record at home. But
a dramatic comeback Friday and a solid performance Saturday helped
the Wolverines complete their first weekend sweep at home this
season.

A crowd of 1,126 at Cliff Keen Arena played host to Indiana on
Saturday night.

Things were looking good for the Wolverines in the first game,
serving game point, 29-26. The Hoosiers fought back however, and
jumped to a 31-30 lead. Michigan, led by junior Jennifer Gandolph's
seven kills, fought back and won the game, 34-32.

Game two displayed the Wolverines balanced and smart play.
Michigan's 17 kills and Indiana's 13 overall errors resulted in a
30-23 Michigan victory.

Gandolph again led the way, this time with four kills, four digs
and a serving ace.

Five service aces, including three straight by redshirt freshman
Erin Cobler, led the Wolverines to a dominating 30-20 victor in
game two. Senior Erin Moore's 17 kills paced all players, and
senior Lisa Gamalski pitched in with 39 set assists.

"It went well," Moore said. "We came out and took care of it in
three games."

Michigan coach Mark Rosen was pleased with how his team was able
to use Cliff Keen to its advantage.

"We realized that we weren't playing as well as we thought we
needed to at home," said Rosen. "And I think we were taking it for
granted a little bit."

Purdue came to Ann Arbor Friday night and jumped out to an early
two games to none lead on the Wolverines.

Michigan fell behind due to poor hitting, committing 19 errors
in the first two games.

But in game three, solid defense and an early lead kept Michigan
in the game long enough for senior Erin Moore to end the set on a
kill for a 30-28 win. Game four was a major swing in momentum for
the Wolverines, as they quickly won, 30-15.

The final set went back and forth, but solid hitting kept the
match in hand and finished off the Boilermakers, giving the
Wolverines their first three-set comeback since Oct. 3, 2002.

The added confidence at home will serve the Wolverines well, as
Michigan State visits Wednesday night.

"It's going to be a great matchup," said Rosen. "We had a lot of
success up at their place, and we've had a lot of success recently
against them. They are a very good team, and they are going to come
in very hungry."

Senior Nicole Poquette needs no help getting excited for
Wednesday's matchup.

"You don't really have to do a whole lot to get ready for that
game," said Poquette. "We're pumped about it and excited to beat
them."