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Post by Rocky on Jan 27, 2007 0:09:02 GMT -5
Tritons Fall to No. 10 Matadors
Courtesy: UCSD
Release: 01/26/2007
Courtesy: Jimmy Gekas/UCSD Sports Information
Will Ehrman had a team-high 12 kills in the loss.
LA JOLLA, Calif. – The UC San Diego men’s volleyball team lost to No. 10 Cal State Northridge 30-25, 30-26, 30-21 on Friday night in RIMAC Arena. The loss drops the Tritons to 2-3, 1-2 MPSF, while the Matadors improve to 4-5, 3-3 MPSF. UCSD was led by Will Ehrman with 12 kills and Frank Fritsch added nine. Eric Leserman had a match-high 12 digs while Adrian Guthals had a match-high seven blocks. CSUN outhit UCSD .308 - .102, while the Tritons outblocked the Matadors 13.5 – 11.5.
The Tritons challenged the Matadors in the first game, battling to a 12-12 tie after an Ehrman kill. CSUN then scored three points, the last on an ace to lead 15-12. After a UCSD triple block cut the lead down to 15-13, the Tritons could not pull within three points the rest of the game as CSUN wrapped-up game one on a triple block at 30-25.
In game two, UCSD pulled even at 14-14, and then pulled ahead 19-17 after an Ehrman kill. CSUN then scored the next six points to lead 23-19 and the Tritons could not recover. CSUN took game two 30-26, even though UCSD hit a match high .294 in the game.
CSUN came out strong in game three, scoring nine of the first 11 points. UCSD cut the lead down to four, but that was as close as they would get. CSUN wrapped up the game on three straight UCSD attack errors.
UCSD is back in action tomorrow night when it hosts No. 4 UC Santa Barbara. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. in RIMAC Arena.
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Post by Rocky on Jan 27, 2007 1:18:48 GMT -5
From the Northridge website:
Matadors Make It Two Straight With Three-Game Sweep at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, Calif. - Sophomore Ryan Adams pounded a career-high 13 kills leading 10th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 30-25, 30-26, 30-21 victory over UC San Diego on Friday at RIMAC Arena.
With the win, the Matadors win two straight for the first time this season and improve to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the MPSF. The loss drops the Tritans to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
Adams, who made his first collegiate start on Wednesday at Long Beach State, hit .417 on the night with just three errors in 24 swings. Adams also added a team-high six blocks (all assisted) and an ace for the Matadors. Northridge also got offensive contributions from James Lischer (9 kills, .294), Eric Vance (8 kills, .051) and Isaac Kneubuhl (7 kills, .235). Vance also chipped in four aces, six digs and three blocks in the win while Matador setter Travis Bluemling posted 39 assists and libero Sean Carter had 10 digs.
UC San Diego was led by Will Ehrman who knocked down a team-high 12 kills while Frank Fritsch added nine. Triton libero Eric Leserman had a match-high 12 digs while Adrian Guthals had a match-high seven blocks.
Northridge outhit UCSD .308 to .102, while the Tritons outblocked the Matadors by a slim 13.5 to 11.5 margin.
The Tritons challenged the Matadors in the first game, battling to a 12-12 tie after an Ehrman kill. Northridge then scored three points, the last on an ace to lead 15-12. After a UCSD triple block cut the lead down to 15-13, the Tritons could not pull within three points the rest of the game as the Matadors wrapped-up game one on a triple block at 30-25.
In game two, UCSD pulled even at 14-14, and then pulled ahead 19-17 after an Ehrman kill. Northridge then scored the next six points to lead 23-19 and the Tritons could not recover. The Matadors took game two 30-26, even though UCSD hit a match high .294 in the game.
Northridge came out strong in game three, scoring nine of the first 11 points. UCSD cut the lead down to four, but that was as close as they would get. The Matadors wrapped up the game on three straight UCSD attack errors.
Cal State Northridge returns home next Wednesday as the Matadors host Pepperdine at The Matadome. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.
- GO MATADORS -
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Post by swingaway on Jan 27, 2007 2:34:26 GMT -5
With a flat tire on the way to SD, CSUN was lucky to make the start. Go Adams! Great game in front of his home crowd.
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Post by wholeinone04 on Jan 27, 2007 2:50:32 GMT -5
why isn't rhodes starting at opposite?
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Post by swingaway on Jan 27, 2007 3:11:24 GMT -5
A guess only, but with Adams playing well and Theo playing good, the more rest for the bad shoulder on Rhodes, the better. Perhaps down the stretch CSUN will be in better shape to make a run in the MPSF tournament. Dan is without doubt, is the #1 opposite when healthy. Nice to have a little depth this year though.
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Post by Bigspike on Jan 27, 2007 17:53:17 GMT -5
Hey, great to see Adams getting the opportunity to showcase his talents. Totally agree with swingaway that Dan Rhodes is the nation's top opposite when healthy. Beat'em up CSUN Matadors!! (my school, yeah!!)
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Post by sharp716 on Jan 28, 2007 14:44:11 GMT -5
Hey, great to see Adams getting the opportunity to showcase his talents. Totally agree with swingaway that Dan Rhodes is the nation's top opposite when healthy. Beat'em up CSUN Matadors!! (my school, yeah!!) I think that Swingaway meant that Rhodes is CSUN's top OPP, not the nation's. I think most people woud agree that Patak from UCSB is the best OPP in DI. |
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Post by volleyfred on Jan 28, 2007 21:57:47 GMT -5
And the best player.
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Post by vball22 on Jan 28, 2007 23:39:25 GMT -5
I was at the UCSD/Northtridge game. Local boy Adams put on a show! Good to see Lischler playing too. Northridge is still a year 1 or 2 a way from really being top 5. I like their libero Carter, a lot of fire.
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Post by swingaway on Jan 29, 2007 10:59:15 GMT -5
I did mean #1 opposite with CSUN. Rhodes has a VERY fast approach and big swing, with the setters changing often, I think he is having trouble finding his rhythm. I forgot big Lish was from San Diego area also. Lisher is also having some rough games as he finds the rhythm. Wish they were all further along but it is a long season. Carter is playing well in his first few starts. Hope he continues to improve. I need them to get it together vs Pepperdine or my pick the winners score is going to continue to slide  |
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Post by Bigspike on Feb 10, 2007 19:29:40 GMT -5
Oh, yes, I will have to agree that Patek is the nation's top opposite. When I wrote the previous post re CSUN's Dan Rhodes, I wasn't aware that Patek had returned to the UCSB lineup. He disappeared late last season (2006) due to academic ineligibility. But in the meantime, Rhodes hasn't been doing that well this 2007 season. Can't wait to see Patek play again.
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