Post by cougarize on Oct 22, 2004 17:06:47 GMT -5
Pepperdine will visit Provo to play BYU in two pre-season matches.
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PROVO, Utah (Oct. 19, 2004) -- The defending 2004 National Champion BYU men's volleyball team will welcome the Pepperdine Waves to Provo on Friday and Saturday for two preseason matches in preparation for the upcoming 2005 season.
"It's exciting to play one of the top teams in the country," BYU coach Tom Peterson said. "It's rare to have two teams of this caliber playing in Provo at this time of the year."
The Cougars and the Waves traveled to Edmonton, Alberta last weekend to play in the Can-Am Challenge, which featured the top-four Canadian College teams, as well as BYU, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, and Cal State Northridge.
"These matches are great opportunities to prepare for the season," Peterson said. "They help us know what we need to work on to improve."
The Cougars, who finished 29-4 overall last year, are looking to put together a team to defend last season's National Championship. Last year's squad featured four All-Americans and a school record 21-match win streak.
The roster for Friday and Saturday's games will include a mix of players from the 2004 team along with various newcomers. Fans will recognize Michael Burke, Victor Batista, and Rob Neilson, each having played a key role on the National Championship squad. The rest of the roster will include potential starters and key subs, including: Matt Heyes, Ivan Perez, Taylor Evans, Russell Holmes, Rob Congelliere, Brian Rowley, and Bryan Stewart.
"The lineups for both teams won't be the same as they will be during the season," Peterson said. "But fans can expect to see exciting and entertaining volleyball. We hope everyone will come out and support the team."
Game times are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23 in the Smith Fieldhouse. All Sport Passes will be honored but season tickets will not.
www.byucougars.com/Filing.jsp?ID=5692
PROVO, Utah (Oct. 19, 2004) -- The defending 2004 National Champion BYU men's volleyball team will welcome the Pepperdine Waves to Provo on Friday and Saturday for two preseason matches in preparation for the upcoming 2005 season.
"It's exciting to play one of the top teams in the country," BYU coach Tom Peterson said. "It's rare to have two teams of this caliber playing in Provo at this time of the year."
The Cougars and the Waves traveled to Edmonton, Alberta last weekend to play in the Can-Am Challenge, which featured the top-four Canadian College teams, as well as BYU, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, and Cal State Northridge.
"These matches are great opportunities to prepare for the season," Peterson said. "They help us know what we need to work on to improve."
The Cougars, who finished 29-4 overall last year, are looking to put together a team to defend last season's National Championship. Last year's squad featured four All-Americans and a school record 21-match win streak.
The roster for Friday and Saturday's games will include a mix of players from the 2004 team along with various newcomers. Fans will recognize Michael Burke, Victor Batista, and Rob Neilson, each having played a key role on the National Championship squad. The rest of the roster will include potential starters and key subs, including: Matt Heyes, Ivan Perez, Taylor Evans, Russell Holmes, Rob Congelliere, Brian Rowley, and Bryan Stewart.
"The lineups for both teams won't be the same as they will be during the season," Peterson said. "But fans can expect to see exciting and entertaining volleyball. We hope everyone will come out and support the team."
Game times are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23 in the Smith Fieldhouse. All Sport Passes will be honored but season tickets will not.