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Post by Lewis Fan on May 1, 2003 23:02:48 GMT -5
That's nice ... less than 10 minutes after the game.
How about saying both teams played great. This has to be one of the best matches anywhere.
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Post by Umm on May 1, 2003 23:12:12 GMT -5
Just so you know...pacific smoked lewis 3-0 30-24 30-27 34-32 is a considered a "smoked"? |
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Post by Eater on May 1, 2003 23:17:44 GMT -5
Shoulda figured Pepperdine would choke in the playoffs, not the first time.
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Post by Anyone know on May 1, 2003 23:20:33 GMT -5
If BYU loses next match, will this be the first time no MPSF team will be playing for the National Title?
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on May 1, 2003 23:26:06 GMT -5
I only caught the Match at the ending of game 3. Congratulations to the Lewis Flyers, they did what FEW people expected them to do, play with Pepperdine. Even fewer people ( myself included ) gave them a snowballs chance in hell of defeating the Waves, but they did it. Lewis' defense has to be commended, outdigging Pepperdine by that big a margin, that could very well have been the difference in the match. When the Warriors got eliminated, I was hoping for Pepperdine to win the title, but alas... it was just not meant to be. Both teams put on a show, this is what the final four is all about... Congrats to both teams.
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Post by kolohekeiki on May 1, 2003 23:31:55 GMT -5
Even though I didn't see the match it sounds like that it was an awesome match.
A big congratulations to Lewis for pulling of the unthinkable. No one thought that Lewis had a chance against Pepperdine. Heck even I thought they would get swept.
Come on now all of you are going to be bringing the age factor into this just because Pepperdine lost. All of you guys weren't grumbling during the season when Lewis was winning in their own conference. But now that they have won in the final four all you guys are going to grumble. Come on now. Let it go. Pepperdine just got beat by the better team tonight.
I would also like to congratulate Pepperdine for an awesome season and good luck next year.
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Post by Charlie on May 1, 2003 23:59:18 GMT -5
I hate Lewis...they are division II so they dont follow D I rules... What exactly are you referring to? What rules allow Lewis to recruit players that a DI school cannot? I'm not up on all the recruiting rules, but I'm very skeptical that there are any differences that would give Lewis an 'advantage'. And as for the ages, when Brian Cremascoli set for Loyola-Chicago he was older (he had served in the Navy, which allowed him to still be eligible) and that didn't automatically bring Loyola-Chicago a national championship. I think Dave Deuser has done a terrific job at Lewis. My son played against them in an NCAA semi-final, five-match thriller and he has a lot of respect for that program. Unlike many, I don't jump to conclusions that Deuser is doing something wrong. Quite the opposite, until I see proof otherwise, I assume that he is doing things properly. And, in that case, he gets credit for being a good recruiter and building a heck of a program at a DII midwest university. This is actually a very good thing for the sport of volleyball! And I don't want to hear any whining about foreign players until that is disallowed or controlled by the NCAA. If I were in Deuser's shoes, I'd do exactly the same thing. His job is to get the best players he can and to win for his university. At this point, I'd kinda like to see Lewis win the championship. Just think what that would like back at that campus. Pretty cool. |
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Post by V on May 2, 2003 0:11:21 GMT -5
Congrats to Lewis!  It will be interesting to see how the BYU-Penn St. match will pan out.
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Post by VB Junkie on May 2, 2003 0:26:23 GMT -5
Stats anyone?
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Post by Ramesses on May 2, 2003 1:11:42 GMT -5
What exactly are you referring to? What rules allow Lewis to recruit players that a DI school cannot? I'm not up on all the recruiting rules, but I'm very skeptical that there are any differences that would give Lewis an 'advantage'. And as for the ages, when Brian Cremascoli set for Loyola-Chicago he was older (he had served in the Navy, which allowed him to still be eligible) and that didn't automatically bring Loyola-Chicago a national championship. I think Dave Deuser has done a terrific job at Lewis. My son played against them in an NCAA semi-final, five-match thriller and he has a lot of respect for that program. Unlike many, I don't jump to conclusions that Deuser is doing something wrong. Quite the opposite, until I see proof otherwise, I assume that he is doing things properly. And, in that case, he gets credit for being a good recruiter and building a heck of a program at a DII midwest university. This is actually a very good thing for the sport of volleyball! And I don't want to hear any whining about foreign players until that is disallowed or controlled by the NCAA. If I were in Deuser's shoes, I'd do exactly the same thing. His job is to get the best players he can and to win for his university. At this point, I'd kinda like to see Lewis win the championship. Just think what that would like back at that campus. Pretty cool. Charlie you have no clue what is going on at Lewis...Just one little example...They had to forfit all the mathes that he played in last year, because he played pro in Swiss...at the begining of this year he was suspended for 6 matches because of playing pro...same thing happened to Azehna of Hawaii, but Hawai'i told NCAA that he has played pro without receiving any money, and NCAA allowed him to play after 6 matches same as Mayer...Lewis coach didnt say anything but wanted to pool a back door but it back fired at him last year...If you go to Swiss teams web site you can find all the info about Mayer and dont tell me he went from Mexico to Swiss and didnt get payed...and this is funny thing...He included Mayer to be eligable to win freshman of the year in MIVA and he played last year....HELLO do you see anything wrong...but i guess you can understand because you are not involved in MIVA as i am...some things will never change and other teams will have to work twice as hard to beat Lewis because of pros on their team...but if USA hockey team did it against Russian's in 80's i guess one of the MIVA teams will be able to do it soon... |
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Post by hwy101 on May 2, 2003 1:22:47 GMT -5
Gustavo Meyer and Lewis have been sanctioned by the NCAA. That's it, Meyer can now play D1 and he will school a lot of local players for sure!!
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Post by hwy101 on May 2, 2003 1:49:48 GMT -5
Game reap from the NCAA website:
Men's Volleyball
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2003 Men's Volleyball: Lewis 3, Pepperdine 2
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- All-American Gustavo Meyer led a late rally in the final game that gave Lewis University a five-game upset of Pepperdine in the semifinals of the NCAA men's volleyball championships Thursday night.
The 30-27, 29-31, 30-17, 25-30, 15-13 victory put the third-seeded Flyers (28-5) into Saturday's final against either top-seeded Brigham Young or fourth-seeded Penn State.
Lewis, of Romeoville, Ill., became the first Division II entrant to play for an NCAA men's volleyball championship.
Second-seeded Pepperdine (24-6), ranked No. 1 for most of the season, held a 13-11 lead in the final game. But Jose Martins converted a tip at the net, then Meyer and Kevin Miller combined on a block that tied the score.
Meyer and Miller blocked the Waves' Sean Rooney to give Lewis a 14-13 lead. Meyer then ensured the victory with a kill off Rooney's attempted block.
Meyer finished with 24 kills, five block assists and 14 digs. Fabiano Barreto led the Flyers with a game-high 31 kills, Ryan Stuntz set a school record with 19 digs and Martins passed for 69 assists.
Lewis also set school single-match records for kills (85), attempts (179), assists (82) and digs (71).
Pepperdine's Fred Winters made 28 kills and Rooney added 21 kills and 12 digs. Setter John Mayer had 60 assists and 12 digs.
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Post by VBCrusin on May 2, 2003 3:06:40 GMT -5
Hey Sports fans... It was a really good match between Lewis and Pepperdine. Lewis was digging everything and proved to be the real deal in all the games...Pep played a little flat in the first two games, but came back in the next two (close games). The 5th game saw Pep up, and Lewis came on strong. The match could have gone either way...but it was Lewis' night...no excuses.  Everyone witnessed two very balanced teams, and a real emotional draining see-saw match. Not for the faint of heart.  If you feel that the EIVA and MIVA are weak divisions, let me tell you that in the BYU vs Penn State game, the BYU Cougars had a devil of time with Nittany Lions as well. That match could have gone either way too...very close games. All in all, it was a great volleyball night which kept you on the edge of your seat. It doesn't matter who won or lost...the matches were GREAT!! I'll be there on Saturday to watch BYU fight Lewis. It was a great season...AND if remember, I said that there would be many surprises...unfortunately for Pep...they were surprised. Enjoy the Final VB fans. It doesn't get much better than this.  |
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Post by pro team on May 2, 2003 3:46:06 GMT -5
honestly, lewis is soo illegal.. they have pro's playing in college, they should be good with the average age of 25.. they should not even be allowed to play.. the coach, dueser wow he is gay, has great control over his players? ya right... that program is the worst i have ever seen, i would never play at lewis, i would rather play at quincy, which is an honest program...
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Post by V on May 2, 2003 5:37:21 GMT -5
From Pepperdine's site. No box score was available.
Junior outside hitter Fabiano Barreto collected a match-high total of 31 kills and No. 4 ranked Lewis rallied from a 12-9 deficit in the fifth and deciding game to defeat No. 2 Pepperdine by scores of 30-27, 29-31, 30-27, 25-30, 15-13 in a semifinal round NCAA Championships match played Thursday night at The Pyramid in Long Beach.
Lewis improved to 28-5 and will face top-ranked Brigham Young on Saturday afternoon in the NCAA title match beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pepperdine, making its third NCAA Championships appearance in the last four seasons, finished the year with a 24-6 record.
Lewis becomes the first NCAA Division II school to advance to the NCAA title match in the sport of men's volleyball. The Flyers had lost to UCLA in the semifinal round in its previous two NCAA Championships appearances.
Brigham Young defeated No. 7 Penn State in tonight's second semifinal round match by scores of 36-34, 30-25, 28-30, 30-26. The Cougars, making their third NCAA Championships appearance, won the national crown in both 1999 and 2001.
Sophomore outside hitter Gustavo Meyer chipped in 24 kills, 14 digs and six total blocks for the Flyers, while sophomore outside hitter Jeff Soler posted a double-double with 10 kills and 11 digs.
Pepperdine was led by junior outside hitter Fred Winters who pounded down 28 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Sean Rooney added 21 kills and 12 digs for the Waves.
Lewis accumulated 85 kills as compared to only 68 for Pepperdine, as the Flyers stingy defense kept numerous balls in play. Junior libero Ryan Stuntz registered 19 digs for Lewis, as the Flyers won the decisive dig contest by a commanding 71-49 margin.
Junior setter Jose Martin aided Lewis with six kills, 16 digs and 69 assists.
The Flyers hit .318 as a team and held Pepperdine to a .247 team attack mark, well below its season average. The Waves won the blocking battle by a narrow 17-14.5 margin. Senior middle blocker Brad Keenan paced Pepperdine with eight total blocks.
Sophomore setter John Mayer recorded 60 assists along with 12 digs and five total blocks, while senior libero Dhiraj Coats was credited with 10 digs.
It appeared that Lewis was going to win the match in four games, as the Flyers held 23-19 advantage in game four. Pepperdine battled back and took the lead at 25-24 following two consecutive service aces by Rooney. The Waves rattled off six straight points during the rotation and won the fourth game by a final score of 30-25.
Pepperdine took a 12-9 lead in the fifth and deciding game following a service error by Flyers' junior middle blocker James Elsea. The Waves had an opportunity to extend the lead to four points, but Rooney committed a hitting error and Lewis pulled within a 12-10 count.
Barreto then recorded a kill to cut the Waves' lead to 12-11, forcing Pepperdine to call its final timeout.
Freshman middle blocker Andy Hein and Rooney combined to block Barreto after the timeout to give Pepperdine a 13-11 advantage, but Lewis scored the final four points of the match following a kill by Martins, two straight hitting errors by Rooney and a match-ending kill by Meyer.
Pepperdine hurt its cause by failing to hold a lead late in the first game. The Waves pulled out to a 25-23 advantage, but Lewis scored seven of the final nine points in the game to register a come-from-behind 30-27 win.
In the second game, Pepperdine nearly blew a 29-25 lead, as Lewis scored four consecutive points to knot the game at 29-29 but Martins committed a service error and freshman middle blocker Arist De Wolff combined with Keenan on a stuff block of Barreto to clinch a 31-29 victory.
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It will be interesting to see how the BYU-Penn St. match will pan out. 
