Post by bigfan on Mar 16, 2006 16:54:17 GMT -5
Pepperdine Hosts UCLA, Travels to UCI
Waves look to keep pace in tight MPSF race.
Waves Face UCLA, UCI in MPFS Tilts
Pepperdine will close out a three-match homestand on Thursday night against UCLA before hitting the road to take on top-ranked UC Irvine Saturday night. UCLA is currently tied for ninth in the conference, while Irvine sits atop the standings and is 6-0 at home.
About the Waves
Pepperdine is under the direction of Marv Dunphy who is in his 23rd season as head coach of the Waves. Pepperdine sits at 12-4 on the season. Senior middle blocker Andy Hein leads the team in hitting at a .525 clip, while John Parfitt leads a balanced Wave attack which features three players who average better than three kills per game at 3.97. Jonathan Winder averages 13.00 assists per game as the team is hitting .322 on the year. As a team the Waves are blocking 3.65 per game led by Tom Hulse's 1.55 and Hein's 1.48.
Pepperdine head coach Marv Dunphy
Marv Dunphy is in his 23rd season as the head coach of the Pepperdine Waves. Under Dunphy, Pepperdine is 421-166 with four national titles. Dunphy had a four-year stint with the US national team where he compiled a 196-31 record and an Olympic Gold Medal. He was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1994.
About the Pepperdine Program
In its 36th installment, the Pepperdine men's volleyball team has posted an overall record of 556-254, including a 387-186 MPSF record. The Waves have made 13 NCAA Championship appearances including four since 2000 and have won five national titles (2005, 1992, 1986, 1985, 1978). Pepperdine has a total of eight MPSF conference titles (including shared titles), including three in the last four seasons.
About the Bruins
UCLA is 5-5 in their last 10 after dropping a pair of matches at Hawaii last weekend. The Bruins are led by the play of Steve Klosterman who is averaging a team-best 3.72 kills per game and Paul George's 3.20. As a team, UCLA is hitting at a .302 clip paced by David Russell's .346.
About the Anteaters
Enter the week as the hottest team in the nation having won its last 13 matches. UC Irvine is coming off a pair of five-game thrillers where it up ended then-No. 1 BYU. The Anteaters average 15.92 kills per game and are led by Matt Webber's 4.55 and Jayson Jablonsky's 4.23. Jablonsky aslo leads UCI with 25 service aces.
Pepperdine in the Polls
Pepperdine slipped one spot in the national polls this week after a 1-1 showing last week. The No. 4 ranking is the lowest ranking for a Pepperdine team since the 2004 season. The Waves spent two weeks at the top spot
Last Time Out
In a rematch of the 2005 NCAA Championship match, Pepperdine went into Pauley Pavilion and pulled off a sweep (30-28, 30-28, 30-22) of UCLA last Wednesday night. Freshman Paul Carroll recorded a team-high 16 kills, while John Parfitt added 15 in the victory. As a team, Pepperdine hit .345 with 10 blocks and 44 digs.
Waves Against the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Pepperdine has posted a 84-18 conference record since the MPSF went to a round-robin format in 2002 -- the top mark during its time period. All time, the Waves are 386-185.
Waves look to keep pace in tight MPSF race.
Waves Face UCLA, UCI in MPFS Tilts
Pepperdine will close out a three-match homestand on Thursday night against UCLA before hitting the road to take on top-ranked UC Irvine Saturday night. UCLA is currently tied for ninth in the conference, while Irvine sits atop the standings and is 6-0 at home.
About the Waves
Pepperdine is under the direction of Marv Dunphy who is in his 23rd season as head coach of the Waves. Pepperdine sits at 12-4 on the season. Senior middle blocker Andy Hein leads the team in hitting at a .525 clip, while John Parfitt leads a balanced Wave attack which features three players who average better than three kills per game at 3.97. Jonathan Winder averages 13.00 assists per game as the team is hitting .322 on the year. As a team the Waves are blocking 3.65 per game led by Tom Hulse's 1.55 and Hein's 1.48.
Pepperdine head coach Marv Dunphy
Marv Dunphy is in his 23rd season as the head coach of the Pepperdine Waves. Under Dunphy, Pepperdine is 421-166 with four national titles. Dunphy had a four-year stint with the US national team where he compiled a 196-31 record and an Olympic Gold Medal. He was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1994.
About the Pepperdine Program
In its 36th installment, the Pepperdine men's volleyball team has posted an overall record of 556-254, including a 387-186 MPSF record. The Waves have made 13 NCAA Championship appearances including four since 2000 and have won five national titles (2005, 1992, 1986, 1985, 1978). Pepperdine has a total of eight MPSF conference titles (including shared titles), including three in the last four seasons.
About the Bruins
UCLA is 5-5 in their last 10 after dropping a pair of matches at Hawaii last weekend. The Bruins are led by the play of Steve Klosterman who is averaging a team-best 3.72 kills per game and Paul George's 3.20. As a team, UCLA is hitting at a .302 clip paced by David Russell's .346.
About the Anteaters
Enter the week as the hottest team in the nation having won its last 13 matches. UC Irvine is coming off a pair of five-game thrillers where it up ended then-No. 1 BYU. The Anteaters average 15.92 kills per game and are led by Matt Webber's 4.55 and Jayson Jablonsky's 4.23. Jablonsky aslo leads UCI with 25 service aces.
Pepperdine in the Polls
Pepperdine slipped one spot in the national polls this week after a 1-1 showing last week. The No. 4 ranking is the lowest ranking for a Pepperdine team since the 2004 season. The Waves spent two weeks at the top spot
Last Time Out
In a rematch of the 2005 NCAA Championship match, Pepperdine went into Pauley Pavilion and pulled off a sweep (30-28, 30-28, 30-22) of UCLA last Wednesday night. Freshman Paul Carroll recorded a team-high 16 kills, while John Parfitt added 15 in the victory. As a team, Pepperdine hit .345 with 10 blocks and 44 digs.
Waves Against the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Pepperdine has posted a 84-18 conference record since the MPSF went to a round-robin format in 2002 -- the top mark during its time period. All time, the Waves are 386-185.
