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Post by volleynerd on Oct 23, 2022 15:25:56 GMT -5
Louisville returns home for its next four matches first hosting Notre Dame on Wednesday at 8PM ET on ACCN before a quick turnaround to take on Duke on Friday at 7PM ET
then for the Cards: v. NC State (FRI 11.04 at 7PM ET) v. North Carolina (SUN 11.06 at 1PM ET) @ (10) Georgia Tech (FRI 11.11 at 7PM ET) @ North Carolina (SUN 11.13 at 1PM ET) v. (8) Pittsburgh (FRI 11.18 at 6PM ET on ACCN)
Reg Season ends @ Notre Dame (WED 11.23 at 6:30PM ET)
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Post by GatorsChomp on Oct 23, 2022 15:41:50 GMT -5
I really do have to give it to Pitt, they have always had a hard time beating the "mediocrity" allegations. Especially 2019 following into 2020 then 2021. But they really have showed up a lot this season. Pretty proud of this team, I see them making it to the Elite 8 easily.
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Post by eazy on Oct 23, 2022 15:53:11 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Oct 23, 2022 15:55:38 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back. I’m sorry, Just way too much attention on “if we had Debeers…..” all teams deal with injuries, it’s just part of it.
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Post by odinaka on Oct 23, 2022 16:02:17 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back. After Pitt lost to SD and Towson, I didn’t see anyone say if only Akeo wasn’t injured. Give it up people. Louisville is a REALLY GOOD team and regardless of who’s playing, it didn’t end their way today.
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Post by jwvolley on Oct 23, 2022 16:04:22 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back. After Pitt lost to SD and Towson, I didn’t see anyone say if only Akeo wasn’t injured. Give it up people. Louisville is a REALLY GOOD team and regardless of who’s playing, it didn’t end their way today. Akeo played against Towson
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Oct 23, 2022 16:13:45 GMT -5
Without DeBeer, Louisville is 3/4 the team. No rocket on the Leftside in all six rotations, plus DeBeer is a major BC attacker that Pitt did not need to defend. Meh, Mbonu has been more efficient than Debeer this year in almost the same amount of playing time/total attempts. Both Chausee and Jones can hit out of the back extremely well but they didn’t use it much today, that’s on lousiville So, Mbonu starts the rest of the season, even after Debeer returns?
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Post by bballnut90 on Oct 23, 2022 16:18:31 GMT -5
If we're being real this was a pretty awful game by Louisville and they still came extremely close to getting the win. Ball control was awful, setter/pin hitter connection wasn't there and minimal offensive production out of the middles and back row. And yet they still game a couple points from winning--really gritty performance. I think getting Debeer back will make a huge difference as it gives them better ball control (Chaussee wasn't it today on first contact) and allows them to pinch Chaussee or Debeer if their passing is off. Amaya Tillman was fabulous blocking today and I thought the serving was quite strong as well by Louisville. Not a bad loss at all considering how good Pitt is. The rematch will be great.
For Pitt, Buzzerio is phenomenal on the right. She disappeared in the 3rd/4th but took over the 5th. Gray was elite all match and I thought Fairbanks played a very good all around game. Production on the left is a big area of concern for Pitt though. I do think Pitt was a better overall team last year but they could make noise again this season.
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Post by 900sqftdad on Oct 23, 2022 16:19:54 GMT -5
What a match! Pitt clutch down the 5th game stretch, definitely lived up to the match of the day!
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Post by acea on Oct 23, 2022 16:57:40 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back. I’m sorry, Just way too much attention on “if we had Debeers…..” all teams deal with injuries, it’s just part of it. It’s really not that deep. Debeer is an All-American talent and Louisville doesn’t have that deep of a bench. Saying Lousiville would steamroll with her back is a little far, but passing and OOS hitting would have definitely improved and taken off pressure from Chaussee
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Post by eazy on Oct 23, 2022 16:59:37 GMT -5
After watching the first set and a half, I'm pretty okay with this result. While I would hope the committee would give some consideration to DeBeer not being available (for this match) when deciding on Louisville's seeding, I know the committee does not actually give much consideration to the seeding in general. Looking forward to DeBeer coming back. After Pitt lost to SD and Towson, I didn’t see anyone say if only Akeo wasn’t injured. Give it up people. Louisville is a REALLY GOOD team and regardless of who’s playing, it didn’t end their way today. As was mentioned, Akeo played against Towson. More importantly Akeo is a 3 rotation setter, not a 6 rotation All American OH. Yes, injuries are a part of the game. Yes, Louisville was not good enough to get it done today. I specifically did not mention Pitt or their seeding because they earned the win. I'd like to think this was a fairly reasonable take for an admittedly biased fan.
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Post by Cruz'n on Oct 23, 2022 17:02:21 GMT -5
Him and Karch used to irritate me but now I realize that I just hate Karch lol. Sunderland is far and away one of the best commentators for volleyball The only value Karch has for me, and I mean this literally, is when he comments on how a player would fit with the national team. Otherwise I could do without him. But who else out there explains to us each match what a libero is, or that each team only gets three hits, and other such gems?
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Oct 23, 2022 17:27:32 GMT -5
Kayla Lund wasn't able to play that 2nd match against Louisville last year due to injury. Injuries happen and it sucks that Debeer wasn't available for this match, but this is still a quality win for Pitt. Congrats to them!
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Post by gibbyb1 on Oct 23, 2022 17:31:57 GMT -5
If we're being real this was a pretty awful game by Louisville and they still came extremely close to getting the win. Ball control was awful, setter/pin hitter connection wasn't there and minimal offensive production out of the middles and back row. And yet they still game a couple points from winning--really gritty performance. I think getting Debeer back will make a huge difference as it gives them better ball control (Chaussee wasn't it today on first contact) and allows them to pinch Chaussee or Debeer if their passing is off. Amaya Tillman was fabulous blocking today and I thought the serving was quite strong as well by Louisville. Not a bad loss at all considering how good Pitt is. The rematch will be great. For Pitt, Buzzerio is phenomenal on the right. She disappeared in the 3rd/4th but took over the 5th. Gray was elite all match and I thought Fairbanks played a very good all around game. Production on the left is a big area of concern for Pitt though. I do think Pitt was a better overall team last year but they could make noise again this season. If we’re being real, the outcome is the only thing that matters
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Post by odinaka on Oct 23, 2022 17:38:11 GMT -5
After Pitt lost to SD and Towson, I didn’t see anyone say if only Akeo wasn’t injured. Give it up people. Louisville is a REALLY GOOD team and regardless of who’s playing, it didn’t end their way today. Akeo played against Towson My bad but I'm sure you get my point. Every team goes through adversity at some point, and at the end of the day, it's the win or loss that matters.
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