August 12, 1997
Contact: Derek Inouchi


For Immediate Release
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Cordray Out for Two to Six Weeks


Earlier today, University of Hawai'i women's volleyball player Kelli Cordray was diagnosed with pneumomediastinum. Women's athletic trainer Melody Toth described the illness as, "a small hole in one of the lungs which allows air to leak into the chest cavity."
Cordray complained of chest problems this morning and was sent to team physician Dr. Andrew Nichols for examination. A chest X-ray and EKG (electrocardiogram) revealed the problem. According to Toth, overexertion caused this illness.
Cordray will miss anywhere from two to six weeks and is required to get extensive rest.
"The team will survive, because we've got a lot of depth at that position," Head Coach Dave Shoji said. "I feel so bad for Kelli, she's a great person for the program. This will set her back, she's worked so hard at trying to earn a (starting) spot."
The 5-10 junior is expected to compete at the left-side hitter position this season. Cordray, who is from Manhattan Beach, Calif., was primarily used in the back row her first two seasons.


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