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Post by sponge13 on Mar 12, 2004 23:07:02 GMT -5
Pepperdine.................18 21 30 28
Brigham Young Univ....30 30 23 30
Batista has 18 kills without error (.783 hitting %) to lead Cougars. BYU hits .355 as a team as four players in double-figure kills. Pessoa has 16 kills.
Winters has 19 kills for Waves, while Rooney held to 11 kills. Pepperdine hits .225 as a team and out-blocked 15-7.
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Post by midwestfan on Mar 12, 2004 23:08:37 GMT -5
I was a little slow on my post!!
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Post by Deputy on Mar 12, 2004 23:13:16 GMT -5
Awesome game. That first game, 30-18, wow! Too bad BYU couldn't finish in the third. Excellent play by Batista!
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Post by lalalaluuuke on Mar 12, 2004 23:15:22 GMT -5
You mean Pepperdine IS outblocked right?
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Post by sponge13 on Mar 12, 2004 23:32:09 GMT -5
You mean Pepperdine IS outblocked right? Yes, BYU had more blocks. I believe that is how it was written in the original thread post. I thought it was interesting margin being Pepperdine's net defense is good. |
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Post by PukaPants on Mar 13, 2004 1:36:13 GMT -5
Okay, can I just say I was so damn bored the first two games. The first game seemed like it was 12 minutes long. The second game, yawwwwwnnnn....then Pepperdine changed their strategy for the third, and then I paid attention. The fourth game was awesome. Pepperdine seemed stunned the first two games and it was visible on their faces.
The two hightlights of the game: BYU bagged the brass band in favor of a Green Day-ish rock band, and boy, did they ever rock. Forgot the name, but they added to the already charged Smith Fieldhouse atmosphere. I hope they keep them around.
But the most important highlight: VICTOR BATISTA. The Pepperdine front line looked so damn nervous everytime he rotated in and they just had NO answers for his rubberband arm. He truly brings a total different look to the BYU offense. The thing I like about this BYU team is that the opponent has to respect every hitter. They are all capable of terminating. Pepperdine had a hard time blocking tonight and once again, Moreno gave his hitters lots of 1 on 1 hitting opportunites. Pessoa seemed to be hitting against one blocker all night long.
Interesting to see what Pepperdine will cook up for tomorrow's match.
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Post by JabbaTheKeenan on Mar 13, 2004 2:16:49 GMT -5
It's the Curse of the Fish. Pepp is done.  |
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Post by VBCrusin on Mar 13, 2004 3:26:20 GMT -5
Victor Batista is the real deal...I saw that when they played UCI recently. The guy won't win any big muscle sponsors (he looks like a stiff wind might blow him away), but he is a smart player. He can bring the heat or dink it on his serves. He isvery hard to read on defense since he is very flexible (call him "Gumby") and places the ball well where needed.
As far as Pep is concerned, they better get their "stuff" together as a team otherwise they won't be going to the Big Dance. BYU, UCLA, Long Beach and Hawaii will be fighting for the Championship. Any bets? I like BYU.
VBCrusin
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Post by HitItHard on Mar 13, 2004 5:44:40 GMT -5
It looks as though Pepperdine's middles arent taking care of business. They had keenan in the past blocking a lot of balls and efficient on offense as well but this year they have nothing of the sort. Hein is down from last year and without a strong middle it puts to much pressure on Winters and Rooney. They are great players but they cant do it all by themselves. To much of a burden to carry and i agree with cruisin that pepperdine will be on the outside looking in at the end of the year. They are on to their last chances and that needs to start tomorrow with a win over BYU.
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Post by VBCrusin on Mar 13, 2004 6:44:07 GMT -5
You got that, HitItHard...
The key in a winning team play will rest on TOUGH, AGGRESSIVE middles. Without effective blocking, Pep is dead, even with the likes of Winters and Rooney.
Pep always had tenancious, hungry middle blockers to complement outstanding hitters. I'm sorry to say it, but this year, Pep's middles are "momma's boys!" Someone better feed them some "aggressive" meals, because they're not getting the job done. In fact, opposing MBs are eating their lunch. When are they going to "step up" and get tough?
I hate to be harsh on one of my favorite teams, but I've been spoiled over these past 5 years of watching some of the most aggressive Pep middles play their hearts out. Nowadays, there is no heart.
I feel the "edge" this season will be the team with the aggressive middles, which is why I say that the MPSF Champs will be determined between Long Beach and BYU. Hey...why not have another contest choosing the two final MPSF teams. Right!!!
VBCrusin
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Post by FISHFOOD on Mar 13, 2004 15:42:57 GMT -5
Jabba is right it is the curse of the missing fish.
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Post by vballguy2001 on Mar 13, 2004 16:37:43 GMT -5
The key to that match was passing. I think Pepp had one ace. Moreno set a great match cause he always had three options. You guys mentioned that Pepp. couldn't block a ball. That is the reason. Kudos to Alleman, Olmstead, and Fernando they were solid in serve recieve, that is where the game was one. Something simple as serving and recieving, who knew.
Tonights game will be better. It seemed Pepperdine was starting to figure them out in the third and fourth game. Wouldn't be surprised if it goes five. However if BYU passes like friday Pepperdine will fall again.
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