Post by cougarize on Oct 23, 2004 0:46:14 GMT -5
Cougars Sweep Waves in Preseason Action
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PROVO, Utah (Oct. 22, 2004) -- The BYU men's volleyball team defeated rival Pepperdine 30-23, 30-23, 30-25 Friday in the first of two preseason matches between the teams.
The Cougars played a solid match, taking the lead early in all three games and coasting the rest of the way. The two remaining starters from the 2004 National Championship squad led the BYU attack as junior Victor Batista recorded 14 kills while hitting .580 and senior Michael Burke added 11 kills, hitting .630. Junior Rob Neilson, who recorded 62 assists while contributing a team-high 14 digs and four blocks, directed the offense.
Coach Tom Peterson was pleased with the effort and said he sees these matches as opportunities to work on the team's weaknesses in preparation for the season.
"Anytime you beat Pepperdine you take a little time to celebrate because they have great players and coaches," Peterson said. "But we can't judge who we are by winning or losing these matches. We can only judge our team by the things we need to do to get to where we want to be. We hope to improve the things that will help us get back to being the best."
The Cougars and the Waves will be back in action Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Smith Fieldhouse.
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PROVO, Utah (Oct. 22, 2004) -- The BYU men's volleyball team defeated rival Pepperdine 30-23, 30-23, 30-25 Friday in the first of two preseason matches between the teams.
The Cougars played a solid match, taking the lead early in all three games and coasting the rest of the way. The two remaining starters from the 2004 National Championship squad led the BYU attack as junior Victor Batista recorded 14 kills while hitting .580 and senior Michael Burke added 11 kills, hitting .630. Junior Rob Neilson, who recorded 62 assists while contributing a team-high 14 digs and four blocks, directed the offense.
Coach Tom Peterson was pleased with the effort and said he sees these matches as opportunities to work on the team's weaknesses in preparation for the season.
"Anytime you beat Pepperdine you take a little time to celebrate because they have great players and coaches," Peterson said. "But we can't judge who we are by winning or losing these matches. We can only judge our team by the things we need to do to get to where we want to be. We hope to improve the things that will help us get back to being the best."
The Cougars and the Waves will be back in action Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Smith Fieldhouse.
