NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament

[melissasmooth]

The mu womens volleyball team swept Louisville 3-0 this evening in the first round of the ncaa. Freshmen niemann and bailey dominated. They meet morehead state or Illinois tomorrow night.  That's 15 straight match wins and 21 of the last 22

[ChicosBailBonds]

That's terrific

[StillAWarrior]

I got to see a little of it...they looked really strong.  Hopefully they'll beat Illinois tomorrow night. 

[4everwarriors]

Now maybe Crean will donate a volleyball facility too.

[melissasmooth]

MU lost to Illinois 3-1 tonight. But still an amazing season for a very young team. Looking forward to next year

[wadesworld]

Speaking of volleyball, Loyola Chicago HOSTS BYU, USC, and UC-Irvine on January 2, 3, and 4, respectively, to open up their season at their new volleyball facility.  Any volleyball fans who have not seen a men's division 1 level or higher should make every effort to make at least 1 of these matches, as BYU and UC-Irvine played each other in the National Championship last year, so these are some of the top teams in the country.  Should be some good volleyball.

[melissasmooth]

Speaking of volleyball, Loyola Chicago HOSTS BYU, USC, and UC-Irvine on January 2, 3, and 4, respectively, to open up their season at their new volleyball facility.  Any volleyball fans who have not seen a men's division 1 level or higher should make every effort to make at least 1 of these matches, as BYU and UC-Irvine played each other in the National Championship last year, so these are some of the top teams in the country.  Should be some good volleyball.

Shoot. I will be home for break.  Any good matches set for later in the season?

[wadesworld]

Shoot. I will be home for break.  Any good matches set for later in the season?

Ehh the MIVA (midwest...Ohio State, Loyola, Lewis, Quincy, etc.) is kind of second tier and not quite the same as the MPSF (west...UCI, UCLA, Stanford, BYU, USC, Long Beach, etc.).  The Final Four will be at Loyola this year though.

[melissasmooth]

Ehh the MIVA (midwest...Ohio State, Loyola, Lewis, Quincy, etc.) is kind of second tier and not quite the same as the MPSF (west...UCI, UCLA, Stanford, BYU, USC, Long Beach, etc.).  The Final Four will be at Loyola this year though.

Yeah that conference is not as strong but was hoping maybe another good non conference match up later. Too bad we don't have a men's team

[melissasmooth]

Match Ups for this Weeks Sweet 16

(1) Texas-American
(9) San Diego-(8) Nebraska
Florida St- (12) Wisconsin
(13) Illinois-Purdue
(3) Washington-(14) Kansas
BYU-(6) USC
(7) Stanford -(10) Minnesota
(2) Penn St-Michigan St

All the games are on Friday night on ESPN3
The Regional finals are Saturday night all on ESPU

[melissasmooth]

A lot of great volleyball to watch tonight

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

7 Big 10 teams in the sweet 16. Thats nuts.

[melissasmooth]

7 Big 10 teams in the sweet 16. Thats nuts.

And only three Pac-12

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Match Ups for this Weeks Sweet 16

(1) Texas-American
(9) San Diego-(8) Nebraska
Florida St- (12) Wisconsin
(13) Illinois-Purdue
(3) Washington-(14) Kansas
BYU-(6) USC
(7) Stanford -(10) Minnesota
(2) Penn St-Michigan St


ROOTING FOR  UNIV. OF SAN DIEGO  AS TWO OF MY CHILDREN WENT THERE. BEEN FOLLOWIG THEIR PROGRESS IN LOCAL PAPER
All the games are on Friday night on ESPN3
The Regional finals are Saturday night all on ESPU

[melissasmooth]

so far all the seeds have won tonight except Illinois. BYU-USC still in progress

Wow what a first set for BYU-USC. USC wins 32-30. Huge hitting on both sides, both over 300 and Bricio had 9 kills.

[4everwarriors]

Hittin' the old bottle again tonight?

[melissasmooth]

Hittin' the old bottle again tonight?

nope back home for break

[real chili 83]

Hittin' the old bottle again tonight?

Ease up gramps.

[4everwarriors]

Not pontificatin', go for it. Nothin' better than drinkin' with the home team, doe.

[melissasmooth]

Great match.  USC won 3-1. They hit 400 for the match. Bricio had 22 kills

[melissasmooth]

Best match for Saturday night should be the USC Washington match. It's at USC but Washington is the only team to beat USC at home this year. Should be good

[StillAWarrior]

Thanks for the updates.  Are the games tonight on TV, or are they on ESPN3 again?

[melissasmooth]

Thanks for the updates.  Are the games tonight on TV, or are they on ESPN3 again?

All four games are on espu live starting at 3
Stanford penn st 3
Purdue wis 530
Nebraska Texas 8
USC wash 1030
All times central

Pretty awesome night.  Beats men's basketball tonight

[melissasmooth]

Penn St beat Stanford 3-2. Great Match - Final Four caliber. Penn St is one of the best blocking teams I've seen this year. Wisconsin against Purdue right now for a spot in the Final Four

[wadesworld]

Penn St beat Stanford 3-2. Great Match - Final Four caliber. Penn St is one of the best blocking teams I've seen this year. Wisconsin against Purdue right now for a spot in the Final Four

Most unimportant aspect of women's volleyball. Even very unimportant on the men's side. Oregon was the worst blocking team in the PAC 12 last year and lost in the National Championship.