PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Omaha volleyball team capped its 2014 season on Saturday, splitting two matches at the GCU Invitational. The Mavericks posted a 3-0 sweep of Incarnate Word (25-21, 25-16, 25-20) in the afternoon before falling 3-2 to host Grand Canyon (20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 24-26, 13-15) in the evening finale.

For their efforts over four matches this weekend, junior middle blocker Megan Schmale and junior outside hitter Kelley Wollak were both named to the all-tournament team.

MATCH #1: OMAHA 3, INCARNATE WORD 0
Junior rightside hitter Michaela Schimmer paced Omaha in the opening match, finishing with a match-leading 11 kills on .429 hitting and six blocks. Schmale was just as effective on both sides, totaling nine kills on .375 hitting with a match-high eight blocks.

Wollak added seven kills and six digs, while freshman setter Sydney O'Shaughnessy had 32 assists, six digs, six kills and two blocks.

Junior middle blocker Amy Taylor and freshman outside hitter Mackenzie Horkey were also major contributors on the block, matching each other with four stops apiece.

As a team, Omaha hit .255 to UIW's .099 and outblocked the Cardinals, 13-5.

Incarnate Word was led by 10 kills each from Angelique Vidaurri and Bryaunea Hall.

With the win, Omaha evened the season series and avenged a previous 3-1 loss to UIW at the Emerald Beach Islanders Classic in September.

MATCH 2: GRAND CANYON 3, OMAHA 2
The nightcap against Grand Canyon proved to be a close matchup between the Mavericks and the Antelopes. Despite an even battle that brought the match to 2-2, GCU sneaked past UNO in the deciding set to pick up the win in the final contest of the tournament.

An astounding five Mavericks finished with double-figure kills: Wollak (19), Schmale (15), Taylor (13), Schimmer (12) and Horkey (11).

Three players had double-doubles in the match, as Wollak added 24 digs to her 19 kills, and Horkey notched 19 digs in addition to her 11 kills. O'Shaughnessy came through with the third double-double, totaling a career-high 57 assists and 20 digs. O'Shaughnessy's assist total was the most since former Maverick Emily Myers tallied 60 at Missouri Western on Nov. 6, 2009.

Junior libero Kimberly Bailey also had a double-figure dig night, finishing with 21, and freshman defensive specialist Marisa Moseman chipped in 11.

The Mavericks' blocking was solid again, as they outblocked GCU, 13.5 to 10. Schmale tallied a career-best 10 stops over the five sets, the most of any Maverick blocker this season. Schimmer was right behind Schmale with nine blocks of her own.

Omaha also outdug Grand Canyon with a season-high 103 digs to GCU's 94, and the Mavericks outhit the Antelopes, .246 to .171.

GCU was led by double-doubles from Shannon Dugan (16 kills, 11 digs) and Michelle Steagall (56 assists, 17 digs). Natalie Tardy and Hannah Hicks each added 13 kills, and Mackenzie Phelps had a match-high 35 digs.

“I am so proud of our team's performance this weekend,” head coach Rose Shires said. “The Grand Canyon match in particular was an amazing effort. This tournament was an outstanding experience for our program and a great end to the season.”

After a 3-1 weekend at the GCU Invitational, Omaha closes the year with a record of 14-19 (6-10 Summit League).