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Post by roofed! on Aug 30, 2005 20:37:58 GMT -5
I am wondering whether there will be any internet broadcast or livestat for the matches where hawaii is not playing against, such as Penn State vs USC on wednesday night?
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Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 30, 2005 21:09:42 GMT -5
Not unless either PSU or USC is planning on bringing someone to do it.
I am going to this match... I don't have a web phone anymore, so would actually have to call someone on cell if they wanted updates.
I leave for the match at 8 Pacific on game-day. If you PM or email me before then, we can set something up.
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Post by VBSID on Aug 31, 2005 3:14:08 GMT -5
There is no radio, tv or otherwise, but I can post updates on here if you'd like.
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Post by roofed! on Aug 31, 2005 9:51:24 GMT -5
USC to go island-hopping The Women of Troy head to Hawaii for a tournament against top competition. By Alex Delanian
Sunshine. Surf. Spikes.
The No. 7 USC women's volleyball team (1-0) travels to Honolulu for a three-day tournament beginning tonight at 10 p.m., when they face the No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (1-1).
With both teams coming off morale-boosting victories, the opening match of the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic will prove to be one of the toughest tests of the season for each side.
The Women of Troy opened the year with a 3-0 sweep of the Cal Poly Mustangs (30-27, 30-26, 30-25) on Saturday, struggling early but improving as the game reached its final stages.
In the match, USC showed that despite a number of injuries, it still possesses plenty of options on offense. Three players had double-digit kills, including a team-high 14 by outside hitter Diane Copenhagen.
The Nittany Lions' season opener was a much tougher battle as they lost to the No. 3 Stanford Cardinal in five games (30-24, 30-24, 28-30, 23-30, 15-10). Senior setter Sam Tortorello, an American Volleyball Coaches' Association All-American, led Penn State with 57 assists and added a game-high three aces.
The Nittany Lions had a much better experience in their second match, sweeping the No. 4 Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (30-27, 30-26, 30-18). Tortorello played superbly again, totaling 46 assists, eight digs, five blocks and four kills.
Sophomore middle blocker Melissa Walbridge added 14 kills and three blocks.
Senior libero Kaleena Walters garnered Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors for the Nittany Lions after two outstanding performances against Stanford and Hawaii. She recorded 39 digs over the two games, helping her team to a .344 attack percentage over the weekend.
This is the second all-time meeting between the two schools, the first being a USC playoff victory in 1980 - a year before women's volleyball became an official NCAA sport.
After Penn State, the Women of Troy will face Hawaii on Thursday night and wrap up their trip Friday against the Western Michigan Broncos.
They will attend USC's football game on Saturday, and they're sure to return with tans, but the Women of Troy know that big wins against top teams will help build some necessary confidence for the long, difficult season ahead.
Luaus. Leis. And, USC hopes, no losses.
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Post by roofed! on Aug 31, 2005 9:51:54 GMT -5
Updates on the matches will be very much appreciated.
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Post by The Bofa on the Sofa on Aug 31, 2005 10:28:03 GMT -5
There is no radio, tv or otherwise, but I can post updates on here if you'd like. That would be great, Jen. Please do.
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Post by Wolfgang on Aug 31, 2005 12:50:18 GMT -5
There will be a double murder on the islands this weekend. The Women of Troy and the Trojans will destroy the Wahine and the Warriors. It will not be pretty...
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Post by rubyredslippers on Aug 31, 2005 13:27:34 GMT -5
What happened to the live broadcasts on TV/computer? Could anyone buy the games? monthly?
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Post by UHvbFan on Aug 31, 2005 13:53:33 GMT -5
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Post by brybry on Aug 31, 2005 15:21:02 GMT -5
This is the second all-time meeting between the two schools, the first being a USC playoff victory in 1980 - a year before women's volleyball became an official NCAA sport. USC also defeated Penn State in the Regional Finals back in 2000.
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Post by Wolfgang on Aug 31, 2005 16:42:34 GMT -5
It would be a shame if the SSC was practically empty for this match, but it has happened before. Top teams square off in Hawaii but nobody shows. I guess the volleyball fans are really fans of the Wahine, not volleyball. Yeah, yeah, it's a workday. But still...
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Post by gobigred on Aug 31, 2005 19:08:56 GMT -5
I think a lot of it has to do with the ticket structure of the tourney. If people were forced to buy tickets to all games in the tourney, I'm sure many people would show up to watch USC/Penn State. If it's just single game tickets, then maybe not.
In 2003, I remember about 2500 people showed up to watch USC/UCLA play at the Colesium for the NCAA regional championship. (UCLA had knocked off NU the night before). I was worried that no one would show up to watch the Reg. Championship, but was very pleased to see a good-sized crowd. Obviously, it should be noted that you had to purchase tickets for both nights.
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Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 31, 2005 22:22:25 GMT -5
Headed to get some food and then to the match!! See ya in the funny papers!
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Post by eiva on Aug 31, 2005 22:52:15 GMT -5
Radio is the best I can find so far.....anyone find video webcasts? www.kkea1420am.com/Should be some great games.
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Post by roofed! on Aug 31, 2005 23:30:45 GMT -5
Radio is the best I can find so far.....anyone find video webcasts? www.kkea1420am.com/Should be some great games. I don't think that they would be doing radio broadcast for USC-PSU, will they?
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