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Orf copes with homesickness with help of teammates

Sophomore middle blocker Elizabeth Orf had her best season statistically in 2018. It all started with a trip back home.

Volleyball head coach Ryan Theis always schedules preseason tournaments to allow his team to adjust from playing in practice to competing against other Division I programs. This season, the Marcia E. Hamilton Classic Aug. 31- Sept. 1. was in St. Louis, Orf’s hometown.

“My teammates know what a big family person I am,” Orf said. “So, I was really excited to show them around my house and stuff and have them hang out.”

Redshirt senior Jenna Rosenthal, who helped Orf transition to life in Milwaukee since her freshman year, enjoyed the trip as well.