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Post by VolleyballFella on Sept 4, 2021 18:19:48 GMT -5
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Post by kiyoat on Sept 5, 2021 6:06:34 GMT -5
Impressive weekend for Omaha! As a Yotes fan I’m hoping we start matching that level of play soon, or we will be in trouble. That’s what the non-conference is for, I suppose.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 11:09:19 GMT -5
South Dakota down match points at 19-24.... goes on a run to win set 3 26-24 over Mizzou to extend the match to a fourth set
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Sept 5, 2021 12:37:09 GMT -5
South Dakota down match points at 19-24.... goes on a run to win set 3 26-24 over Mizzou to extend the match to a fourth set ZOINKS!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 12:38:00 GMT -5
South Dakota down match points at 19-24.... goes on a run to win set 3 26-24 over Mizzou to extend the match to a fourth set ZOINKS!!!! they were so close to doing it again in the fourth set too. No stream, but from the stats it looked like a lot of ball control struggles from USD |
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Post by duketidalwave on Sept 13, 2021 1:05:52 GMT -5
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Post by kiyoat on Sept 13, 2021 9:12:50 GMT -5
One more weekend of non-conference play should determine the RPI potential of this conference. Generally speaking the top teams (USD, Denver, KC, Omaha) have shown strength. Omaha might be the most impressive so far, with my South Dakota looking like they have potential and talent, but aren't yet ready for the big stage. Growing pains and inconsistency. They have a big opportunity coming up in the Wichita State tournament vs WSU, Creighton and Wyoming.
I'm also impressed by the middle tier teams of North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Oral Roberts. The gap may be closing between them and the top group somewhat, and growing between the middle and bottom tiers.
St Thomas (UST) has been better than expected in their first season post-D-III, and with a couple of years of D-1 recruiting, I'd expect them to continue to rise the ranks each year. They are located in an ideal recruiting location for VB.
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Post by jaypak on Sept 13, 2021 14:35:29 GMT -5
The top 6 in this conference should sweep the bottom 4, and it's possible the top 4 could sweep the bottom 6, although as you pointed out the mid tier is stronger. Whomever emerges from Denver, Omaha, South Dakota, and Kansas City will be battle tested and it will be an interesting race.
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Post by FreeBall on Sept 13, 2021 22:24:54 GMT -5
One more weekend of non-conference play should determine the RPI potential of this conference. The non-conference record of the league now sits at 41-42 (.494). IMO this makes it very unlikely they will be more than a one-bid conference again this year. |
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Post by kiyoat on Sept 21, 2021 11:57:52 GMT -5
Here are some links for available video streams of select "matches of interest" this week (I'll post some from the top 6 teams playing each other, plus any involving St Thomas since there seems to be some interest in how that team does in it's inaugural season) (all Central Time) Thursday Sept 237PM KC @ NDSU LINKFriday Sept 247PM SDSU @ USD LINK (rivalry) Saturday Sept 25
2PM UST @ Denver LINK |
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Post by vballfan17 on Sept 21, 2021 13:32:10 GMT -5
 Sadie Limback, Omaha Sr | RS | Waverly, Mo. Collected the eighth offensive weekly award of her career and second this season Recorded 34 kills, 4.25 kills per set, hit at a .431 and tallied 10 total blocks in two matches Hammered down 19 kills with zero errors for a .500 hitting percentage against Weber State Also nominated: Odyssey Warren (Kansas City), Lydia Bartalo (Denver), Ali Hinze (North Dakota State) Claire Mountjoy, Omaha Sr | DS/L | Omaha, Neb. Claimed her third career defensive player of the week accolade Recorded 48 digs, 6.0 digs per set, eight assists and one service ace in two matches Finished with a team-best 32 digs in the four-set win over Weber State Notched her 2,000th career dig in the victory Also nominated: Lolo Weideman (South Dakota), De’Janae Arnold (Kansas City), Gianna Bartalo (Denver), Kaylee Hanger (North Dakota State) 2021 Volleyball Players of the Week August 31 O: Lydia Bartalo, Denver D: Sarah Thiessen, Oral Roberts September 7 O: Sadie Limback, Omaha D: Maddie Renn, Kansas City September 14 O: Madison Harms, South Dakota D: Michelle Glover, North Dakota State September 21 O: Sadie Limback, Omaha D: Claire Mountjoy, Omaha |
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Post by Steve vb on Sept 21, 2021 22:31:01 GMT -5
Here are some links for available video streams of select "matches of interest" this week (I'll post some from the top 6 teams playing each other, plus any involving St Thomas since there seems to be some interest in how that team does in it's inaugural season) (all Central Time) Thursday Sept 237PM KC @ NDSU LINKFriday Sept 247PM SDSU @ USD LINK (rivalry) Saturday Sept 25
2PM UST @ Denver LINKSt. Thomas plays at Omaha on Thursday night this week. It will be available to watch for free on Mavs access: omavs.com/watch/?Live=3560&type=Live |
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Post by kiyoat on Sept 21, 2021 23:02:40 GMT -5
Here are some links for available video streams of select "matches of interest" this week (I'll post some from the top 6 teams playing each other, plus any involving St Thomas since there seems to be some interest in how that team does in it's inaugural season) (all Central Time) Thursday Sept 237PM KC @ NDSU LINKFriday Sept 247PM SDSU @ USD LINK (rivalry) Saturday Sept 25
2PM UST @ Denver LINKSt. Thomas plays at Omaha on Thursday night this week. It will be available to watch for free on Mavs access: omavs.com/watch/?Live=3560&type=LiveNice catch! |
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Post by gophervbfan on Sept 22, 2021 0:41:38 GMT -5
I am going to wander over to St. Thomas once or twice this season to catch some Summit League action. Thanh is a good coach. He will have St. Thomas playing competitively in the conference by the 2023 season.
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Sept 22, 2021 0:56:53 GMT -5
I am going to wander over to St. Thomas once or twice this season to catch some Summit League action. Thanh is a good coach. He will have St. Thomas playing competitively in the conference by the 2023 season. I'm going to try and do the same if for no other reason than to satisfy my curiosity and show some love for the State's second D1 school. Also curious to see how the talent fares and to see what the future holds. |
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