The Panthers were unstoppable at the net, hitting .302 for the match. Senior Monica Ferguson had a career day for the Panthers, posting 17 kills with a .387 hitting percentage. Senior Melissa David put up 13 kills, while sophomore Becky Peters led the defensive effort with 16 digs.
Senior Ambria Springer recorded 14 kills for the Flames, while UIC hit just .140 in the loss.
Both teams made lengthy runs in the first game, before UW-Milwaukee pulled away midway through. Senior Monica Ferguson recorded four kills in game one to fuel the Panther attack.
UW-Milwaukee's Sarah Moore was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, leading a group of outstanding performers for the All-Tournament Team.
2006 Horizon League All-Tournament Team
Sarah Moore, UW-Milwaukee (MVP)
Abby Bergsma,
Melissa David, UW-Milwaukee
Monica Ferguson, UW-Milwaukee
Katie Kozak, UIC
Ambria Springer, UIC
2006 Horizon League Championships Results
First Round - Nov. 17
Match 1: No. 3
Match 2: No. 2 UIC 3, No. 7
Match 3: No. 1 UW-Milwaukee 3, No. 8
Match 4: No. 4
Semifinals - Nov. 18
Match 5: No. 2 UIC 3, No. 3
Match 6: No. 1 UW-Milwaukee 3, No. 4
Final - Nov. 19
Match 7: No. 1 UW-Milwaukee 3, No. 2 UIC 0 (30-24, 30-23, 30-22)