Day two of the Massive Ten Volleyball Problem at Columbus, Ohio didn’t disappoint. Within the early match USC defeated Penn State (25-22, 21-25, 25-21, 25-15) and UCLA took care of Ohio State (23-25, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24). “We wish to thank Ohio State for being such nice host whereas we had been right here. The caliber of volleyball from Massive Ten colleges is just getting higher. Grateful to be a part of an amazing occasion with nice group of coach,” stated UCLA Head Coach John Hawks.
USC vs. Penn State
With the victory towards Penn State the College of Southern California is off to one in every of its finest begins since 1991. The Trojans are actually 8-0 and took care of the Nittany Lions in 4 units. “Our report comes from the method this group owns. From our management to their fixed studying and can to compete, what we see on sport nights is the end result of all the things they put into our group. We’re joyful to have this begin and know there’s a ton extra we are able to do to develop,” stated USC Head Coach Jeff Nygaard.
Redshirt sophomore reverse Noah Roberts recorded 14 kills and hit for a season excessive .464. Freshman center blocker Parker Tomkinson out of Carlsbad, California held it down within the center with 9 kills, zero hitting errors on 14 swings.
The skin hitters of Troy continued to play constantly. Dillon Klein had 14 kills and Sterling Foley added with 11. Sophomore setter Caleb Blanchette has nice demand of the offense. In his first 12 months at USC, he enrolled just a few weeks earlier than the season through the second semester. It’s clear after his first season his low season coaching has paid off.
This weekend was take a look at for USC and at one level this season the proficient Sophomore Wes Smith can be off damage to deliver much more depth to this quad. The Trojans have a whole lot of younger expertise and have been including key items to their roster of the previous few seasons. “In regard to recruiting, we’re excited because the caliber of pupil athlete we’re blessed to work with. Not simply expertise sensible, but additionally from character and work ethic standpoint. It makes it enjoyable to be within the gymnasium with guys who reside volleyball, love competing and are hungry for extra,” stated Coach Nygaard.
Quantity 17th nationally ranked Penn State falls to 0-6 with all loses coming to ranked opponents. The Nittany Lions will go into EIVA play properly ready. Subsequent week they’ll face off towards convention opponent Harvard on back-to-back nights. Don’t be stunned in the event that they go on a tear within the EIVA.
There have been some optimistic moments for Penn State after they took on USC. Setter Michael Schwob took management of the offense with 43 assists and led the Nittany Lions to a .318 hitting share. Will Kuhns was regular all weekend, on evening two he had 12 kills. Ryan Merk was regular on protection with 10 digs
UCLA at Ohio State
Simply two weeks in the past Ohio State beat the quantity ranked UCLA Bruins in Austin, Texas. When the 2 groups met in Ohio the squad from Westwood gained in 4 units and now the Bruins sit with a 6-1 report. The Buckeyes had been in a battle with the Bruins in set one. For almost all of the primary a part of the set it was a two-point sport. Ohio State noticed their greatest lead within the set at 19-13. UCLA had a late run in them however ended up dropping the set 23-25.
After set one UCLA regrouped and went on to win the following three units. “Just a few changes we made on the finish of the primary set was stepping into a unique rotation, so we may facet out slightly bit higher. It’s also permitting our guys to work by a number of the conditions that had been occurring. David Decker steadied out and that actually helped,” stated Coach Hawks.
All through the match UCLA put service stress on Ohio State. They completed with 12 aces and Cooper Robinson totaled 5 of these aces. “Anytime you play group it’s crucial that you simply put stress on them from the service line to create extra alternatives for actual factors,” stated Coach Hawks.
All through the match UCLA was led by junior setter Andrew Rowan, who had 40 assists and had the Bruins hitting .327 for the match. UCLA pin hitters Cooper Robinson completed with 17 kills, Zach Rama and David Decker each had 11.
After the match Ohio State falls to 3-5. They’ve put collectively a difficult preseason schedule towards USC, UCLA twice, Stanford and BYU twice. Subsequent week they head into the MIVA properly examined and can face the proficient Loyola Ramblers.
The Buckeyes hit .292 for the match towards UCLA. Shane Wetzel, Kyle Teune and Stanislaw Chacinski all recorded double digit kills.
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KP’S Standout Gamers For The Weekend
Dillon Klein, USC: Hit .700 and 22 kills towards Ohio State. In opposition to Penn State Klien hit .565 and contributed 14 kills.
Sterling Foley, USC: Hit .500 and eight kills towards Ohio State. 11 kills on evening two.
Caleb Blanchette, USC: 49 assists and 4 digs towards Ohio State. 46 assists in evening two and USC hit .464 whereas dealing with Penn State. Blanchette has had USC hit over .300 in all their eight matches this 12 months!
Andrew Rowan, UCLA: Ran the offense of a .449 hitting share towards the Nittany Lions. 40 assists towards Ohio State and group hit .327.
Cooper Robinson, UCLA: 15 kills with a .565 hitting share towards Penn State. 5 aces and 17 kills towards the Buckeyes.
David Decker, UCLA: Got here off the bench in evening one and had eight kills on 12 swings. 11 kills on evening two.
Shane Wetzel, Ohio State: 20 kills and hitting .500 towards the Trojans. In evening two 13 kills towards UCLA.
Will Kuhns, Penn State: On each nights had double digit kills.
Kevin Pratte has enthusiastically been concerned in volleyball for over 23 years. Pratte began enjoying in center college and was lucky sufficient to play NCAA Division 1 volleyball at The College of the Pacific. After his enjoying profession Pratte acquired concerned in teaching volleyball. In 2009 Pratte was the graduate assistant coach for the College of Nebraska ladies’s volleyball program. Later in his profession Pratte made teaching stops at College of the Pacific, a number of group schools and coached at WAVE Volleyball Membership for seven years. Presently Pratte is a bodily schooling instructor within the San Diego Unified Faculty District, San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary member, a university volleyball recruiting coordinator, hosts a volleyball podcast present, the proprietor of the Center Hitter web site and runs a non-profit group to assist elevate funds to provide boys’ highschool volleyball college students scholarships to play membership volleyball. He’s excited to proceed writing for Volleyball Journal and is raring to cowl the sport.
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