Photos: Oregon volleyball — Liz Brenner shines in victory over alumni

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

The 2013 Ducks shutout their opponent Friday night in an exhibition game that saw this year’s team take on a group of former players, including three players from last year. Alaina Bergsma, Haley Jacob and Kellie Kawasaki were back on their home court to take on their former head coach and various former teammates. The 2013 Ducks won the sets 25-17, 25-16 and 25-18.

2004 alum Lauren Westendorf hugs senior setter Lauren Plum after the Ducks dominate the alumni 3-0. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2004 alum Lauren Westendorf hugs senior setter Lauren Plum after the Ducks dominate the alumni 3-0. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Freshman outside hitter Naya Crittenden (8) and senior middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) attempt to block a hit by 2004 alum Lauren Westendorf. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Freshman outside hitter Naya Crittenden (8) and senior middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) attempt to block a hit by 2004 alum Lauren Westendorf. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum and 2012 AVCA National Player of the Year Alaina Bergsma, smiles as she takes on her former teammates and sees new the Ducks' new players. Bergsma led all players with 15 kills on 49 attempts, and recorded two digs and two blocks. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum and 2012 AVCA National Player of the Year Alaina Bergsma, smiles as she takes on her former teammates and sees new the Ducks’ new players. Bergsma led all players with 15 kills on 49 attempts, and recorded two digs and two blocks. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Junior outside hitter Liz Brenner (6) wipes beads of sweat from her forehead. Brenner lead the team with 14 kills on 26 attempts. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Junior outside hitter Liz Brenner (6) wipes beads of sweat from her forehead. Brenner lead the team with 14 kills on 26 attempts. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2013 players and alumni reach into a tin cake pan to grab some Oregon themed rice crispy treat. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2013 players and alumni reach into a tin cake pan to grab some Oregon-themed Rice Crispy treats. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum Alaina Bergsma prepares to tip the ball over heads over the Ducks middle blockers. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum Alaina Bergsma prepares to tip the ball over heads over the Ducks middle blockers. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Senior middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) reacts to 2008 alum Marija Milosevic collapsed to the floor. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Senior middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) reacts to 2008 alum Marija Milosevic collapsed to the floor. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2008 alum Marija Milosevic writhers in pain after appearing to land awkwardly on her knee. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2008 alum Marija Milosevic writhes in pain after appearing to land awkwardly on her knee. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2008 alum Marija Milosevic cries in agony has she is attended to by a trainer.  (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2008 alum Marija Milosevic cries in agony has she is attended to by a trainer. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Acting coach Kristen (Forristall) Rott and a trainer help 2008 alum Marija Milosevic limp off the floor.  (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Acting coach Kristen (Forristall) Rott and a trainer help 2008 alum Marija Milosevic limp off the floor. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum Alaina Bergsma is embraced by 2004 alum Lauren Westendorf after recording a huge kill that caused ooh's and awe's around Matt Knight Arena. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

2012 alum Alaina Bergsma is embraced by 2004 alum Lauren Westendorf after recording a huge kill that caused oohs and awes around Matthew Knight Arena. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Head coach Jim Moore speaks to a player about positioning during the game. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Head coach Jim Moore speaks to a player about positioning during the game. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

The 2013 Ducks pose for a picture with alumni after the game . (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

The 2013 Ducks pose for a picture with alumni after the game . (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Head coach Jim Moore muses with 2012 alum Alaina Bergsma over a player he instructed to get above and attempt to block Bergsma on every play. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Head coach Jim Moore muses with 2012 alum Alaina Bergsma over a player he instructed to get above and attempt to block Bergsma on every play. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

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