Volleyball looks to move on without Glick

Replacing the graduated all-Ivy setter tops the Quakers' list of priorities this season When Penn takes the court against Haverford on September 13, it will be the first time in five seasons that Heather Glick will not be at setter. Glick, who passed Christine Dingivan to move into first place on the Penn all-time assist list last season, graduated this past May. The all-Ivy setter was the heart and soul of the team during her four seasons and led the 1995 Quakers to a third-place finish in the Ivy League behind Princeton and Harvard. According to Penn coach Margaret Feeney, overcoming the loss of Glick will be the biggest challenge for Penn this season. "There are a lot of obstacles," Feeney said. "Losing your setter is comparable to losing your starting quarterback." Heather Tillet will have the tough task of replacing Glick at setter. Although the 5-foot-6 junior was effective in Tuesday's scrimmage against Drexel, Tillet has seen minimal playing-time as Glick's back-up the past two seasons. "Tillet will be learning on the fly," Feeney said. "But Heather has practiced hard with us for two years...It is possible to learn the system from practice." The impact of Glick's loss should be softened, however, by a strong core of veterans surrounding Tillet on the court. Penn's two captains, senior right-side hitter Karen Kinsherf and junior outside hitter Jessica Luftman, are defensive stars. Each made 225 digs to share the team lead last season. Senior Jen Law, a 1995 all-Ivy honorable mention pick, was among the Ivy League leaders in attacks and kills a year ago. Sophomore middle blocker Sue Sabatino will also be a strong weapon in the Quakers' arsenal this season. The 6- foot-1 Sabatino led Penn in kills in Tuesday's exhibition against the Dragons, with 12 in the final four games. Right-side hitter Abby Daniels, middle blocker Karen Lewis and offensive hitter Lindsey Anderson all look ready to challenge for increased playing time this season as sophomores. Heading into the 1996 season, Princeton remains the favorite to capture its third consecutive Ivy League title. Nevertheless, the Tigers should not be as dominant as they were a season ago. With Princeton also losing its setter from last season, the Tigers may fall closer to the rest of the pack. If the Quakers can maintain their strong middle attack and Tillet develops into a consistent setter, Penn will stand a chance of overtaking Princeton for the 1996 Ivy league championship.