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Posted on Fri, Dec 11, 2009 : 11:55 p.m.

University of Michigan volleyball upsets Stanford, advances to NCAA Elite Eight

By AnnArbor.com Staff

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- For the first time in the program's history, the No. 16-ranked University of Michigan volleyball team is Elite Eight bound after upsetting No. 4 Stanford, 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-11), in the NCAA Regional Semifinals Friday at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif.

Sophomore Alex Hunt led the Wolverines with 18 kills and 14 digs. Meanwhile, junior Lexi Zimmerman posted a near-triple double of 10 kills, 8 digs and 51 assists. (MGoBlue.com)