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Post by pittsburgh7717 on Apr 23, 2021 10:17:27 GMT -5
I want this so bad for the cats, but I have Texas in 5. Texas wants this more, and that will be the deciding factor imo
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Post by basil on Apr 23, 2021 10:19:27 GMT -5
This match will be VERY close because both teams respond to adversity. They play better when they get pushed and have to fight back into it. I have a feeling this match will be very streaky though.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Apr 23, 2021 10:20:31 GMT -5
Go, Kentucky!
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Post by vbprisoner on Apr 23, 2021 10:21:29 GMT -5
If Texas passes at the level they have this tournament, they win 3-1. I'm not convinced that if both teams are in-system, that Texas sides out better than UK. If you take all the previous matches you are probably right, but against each other I think Texas will side out better.
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Post by stevehorn on Apr 23, 2021 10:22:42 GMT -5
Going to be a lot of familiarity Saturday. In addition to this, Azhani Tealer and Molly Phillips played on the same club team at Texas Image. 7 of the 10 front row starters are from Texas so those that didn't play with each other may have played against someone on the other side.
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Post by donut on Apr 23, 2021 10:24:48 GMT -5
I'm not convinced that if both teams are in-system, that Texas sides out better than UK. If you take all the previous matches you are probably right, but against each other I think Texas will side out better. Based on? Again, UK can dig the big hitters. Texas can't speed up their block to keep up with UK's offense.
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Post by vbprisoner on Apr 23, 2021 10:26:14 GMT -5
I want this so bad for the cats, but I have Texas in 5. Texas wants this more, and that will be the deciding factor imo OK, how do you think Texas wants it more? Kentucky sure does seem to be fired up each match and They have some seniors that really are performing at their best right now because they probably realize this is it. Texas has no real Seniors to have that feeling and carry a team when things go a bit wrong during matches.
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Post by basil on Apr 23, 2021 10:27:36 GMT -5
That Ridge Point connection is cool. Also I think pretty much all of the starters have played with each other on USA youth teams or club teams together. Tons of connections.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 10:28:49 GMT -5
I want this so bad for the cats, but I have Texas in 5. Texas wants this more, and that will be the deciding factor imo is this a joke? Lilley and Curry came to this program with the expectation to make the NC game. They came her and have been working towards that goal for 4 years. This is kind of a dumb comment.
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Post by Sooners1822 on Apr 23, 2021 10:31:09 GMT -5
Do people really think Texas is the caliber of serving team that Washington is come on now? Texas is a good serving team but Washington has been and will continue to be one of the best at serving it’s a staple of their game. It’s really what kept them in it. An in system Kentucky wins. Lilley is the best setter and maybe the X factor cause truthfully I think these teams are pretty evenly matched on the frontline and in the backcourt. Also everyone saying the Texas block is big is also forgetting that Washington is a pretty good blocking team as well. I think we are in for a great match. I am going with Kentucky cause I would like to see someone new take home the title for a change but I won’t be sad to see Texas win it all if they do I really like their team they seem to have great chemistry and Logan is fun to watch looks like she just enjoys volleyball and is a treat to watch. Serving #'s for UT v UW to help prove your point! UT UW Opponent good pass% 45.5% 44% Ace % 6.6% 7.2% Error % 11.9% 9.5% I (and the stats) agree with you on the serve game. I do think UT wins this match though I hope it's a battle.
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Post by vbprisoner on Apr 23, 2021 10:31:13 GMT -5
If you take all the previous matches you are probably right, but against each other I think Texas will side out better. Based on? Again, UK can dig the big hitters. Texas can't speed up their block to keep up with UK's offense. I just think Texas' block will cause some issues for Skinners and Tealer. I do believe though this most likely will be set to set with each set being different and as I stated in another post this could be a 5 setter where each of the sets are not close.
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Post by pittsburgh7717 on Apr 23, 2021 10:34:58 GMT -5
I want this so bad for the cats, but I have Texas in 5. Texas wants this more, and that will be the deciding factor imo is this a joke? Lilley and Curry came to this program with the expectation to make the NC game. They came her and have been working towards that goal for 4 years. This is kind of a dumb comment. It's only a dumb comment if you don't comprehend the word 'more'. No one is saying Kentucky doesn't want this, I just think Texas has a bigger chip on their shoulder and are going to play with a higher sense of urgency. Namely in Skylar Fields
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Post by diggerdive on Apr 23, 2021 10:36:10 GMT -5
is this a joke? Lilley and Curry came to this program with the expectation to make the NC game. They came her and have been working towards that goal for 4 years. This is kind of a dumb comment. It's only a dumb comment if you don't comprehend the word 'more'. No one is saying Kentucky doesn't want this, I just think Texas has a bigger chip on their shoulder and are going to play with a higher sense of urgency. Namely in Skylar Fields They’re playing with a sense of certainty.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 10:36:41 GMT -5
is this a joke? Lilley and Curry came to this program with the expectation to make the NC game. They came her and have been working towards that goal for 4 years. This is kind of a dumb comment. It's only a dumb comment if you don't comprehend the word 'more'. No one is saying Kentucky doesn't want this, I just think Texas has a bigger chip on their shoulder and are going to play with a higher sense of urgency. Namely in Skylar Fields why does fields want it more than Lilley for example ? Kentucky is trying to prove they belong to be in discussion with the elite programs... if anything I’d say that makes them want it more. Although not sure how we are quantifying that? Also are you saying fields has a chip on her shoulder Bc she didn’t make AA and that is somehow gonna turn her into Zhu ting? Okay
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 10:37:37 GMT -5
If Texas wins it isn’t because they wanted it “more” than kentucky.
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