Creighton vs Kansas | Fri 12/3 7:00 PM CT | ESPN+

[trojansc]

Dec 3, 2021 15:43:58 GMT -5 bluepenquin said:

This team was better than their FF team the previous season.

Too many people don't realize things like this happen and classify all team levels as their tournament success.

[bluepenquin]

Looking at the poll - no way Kansas is favored in this match.

[avid 2.0]

Dec 3, 2021 17:19:34 GMT -5 bluepenquin said:

Looking at the poll - no way Kansas is favored in this match.

I think its the zimmerman effect plus how well Kansas played yesterday. 

I think it'll be interesting... even without Jaela, Creighton's defense is a monster. They're #1 in opponent hitting % for a reason... Oregon's defense was awful yesterday 

[Steve vb]

Dec 3, 2021 15:43:58 GMT -5 bluepenquin said:

Dec 3, 2021 14:00:33 GMT -5 Steve vb said:

Yes, she was a difference maker at libero. KU's right side hitter, Payne, was also difficult to contend with.  KU was still playing in their small gym, so it was packed. It's one of the most memorable matches I've been to.

I was also at that match - sat in/near the Creighton fan section (which wasn't full).  Otherwise, great atmosphere. 

I watched the 1st set from this thread - I had forgotten that Montero was playing for Kansas.  That was a very good Kansas team.  Along with Payne, Havilli, and Rigdon in their junior year - they had Wait and Soucie in their senior season and then Freshman Burse and Montero.  It took Burse a while in her freshman season, but by conference and tournament, she was becoming a very good hitter.  Montero would have been one of Kansas all-time greatest players if not injuries.  She wasn't 'ready' to be a 6 rotation player that year, but she was an effective DS.  This team was better than their FF team the previous season.  Payne got injured a week before the end of the season and returned for the final match and the tournament.

I remember that we almost didn't go because we thought it would be impossible to get tickets. We also didn't set with most of the Creighton section because we bought tickets online from a KU fan. I don't remember what I paid, but it was definitely quite a bit more than the original ticket price, and also definitely worth it.

[avid 2.0]

#WinForJaela

[avid 2.0]

Creighton's passing is rough... no jaela means they can't hide Sis

[trojansc]

Sigh

[avid 2.0]

gonna go back to cry again

[trojansc]

I will allow Kansas to the sweet 16 as long as one of Texas/Baylor loses tonight.

[ay2013]

Kansas picking up where they left off.

[avid 2.0]

[bruinsgold]

I need someone to test the pH level of the water Kansas is sipping. They haven't been this on fire since that 1st Texas game.

[bluepenquin]

Efficient hitting to go along with their usual very good blocking. A good combination.

[vbfamily]

I didn't think Kansas could keep up this level after watching some of their play during the season. The Kansas Band/Cheerleaders/Fans there may make be combatting the home court advantage.

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Jesus. Szabo is very much not dynamic