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Post by basil on Dec 11, 2022 15:56:33 GMT -5
NCAA Tournament Semifinals Final Four
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| Thursday December 15th | |
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| Watch: Thurs - ESPN | |
| Stats: Fri - NCAA Stats
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| | Texas Longhorns |
| San Diego Toreros | | 25-1 (15-1) |
| 31-1 (18-0) | | RPI: 1 |
| RPI: 6 |
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| San Diego | | Schedule |
| Schedule | | Roster |
| Roster |
Expected Lineup:
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Expected Lineup:
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S: Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres
OH: Madisen Skinner | DS: Emma Halter
MB: Kayla Caffey
OPP: Molly Phillips | DS: Keonilei Akana
OH: Logan Eggleston
MB: Asjia O'Neal
L: Zoe Fleck
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| S: Gabby Blossom
OH: Breana Edwards | DS: Madi Allen
MB: Leyla Blackwell
OPP: Grace Frohling | DS: Olivia Bennett
OH: Katie Lukes
MB: Haylee Stoner
L: Annie Benbow |
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Post by asdf27 on Dec 11, 2022 16:02:55 GMT -5
I am nervous just because USD came back and pulled out a win at Stanford. I think that if we can capitalize when blossom is up front and build a sizable lead and play good defense, not even stellar, but being intentional with our touches I think we can pull out a win. I didn't seem like their serving was all that tough though so Akana babygirl you are safe. I think fixing the connection between SKT and Skinner as late in the game against OSU it didn't seem good at all will be a big key for me. Also I think getting Caffey going early as well as putting Molly in great spots. I don't remember hearing a lot from her offensively
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Post by eazy on Dec 11, 2022 16:05:03 GMT -5
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Post by ilikecorn on Dec 11, 2022 16:16:42 GMT -5
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Post by raian13 on Dec 11, 2022 16:36:46 GMT -5
This goes to San Diego in 5.
Why? They play with so much grit and so much heart.
They have that chip on their shoulders of “why not us?”
They will play in a neutral court, more likely that non-FF4 fans will root for them.
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Post by raian13 on Dec 11, 2022 16:41:30 GMT -5
Also can someone do position/player match ups? How do you think each starter matches up with each other?
Eggleston = Frohling
Skinner = Edwards
Phillips = Lukes
O’Neal = Blackwell
Caffey = Stoner
SKT = Blossom
Fleck = Benbow
Akana = Allen
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Post by hoosierman on Dec 11, 2022 16:43:42 GMT -5
This is tough. I think Texas pulls through this match.
However, you know who won't win? Whichever team "wants it more." Can someone ban this saying?
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Post by toonscivb on Dec 11, 2022 16:50:34 GMT -5
I think Texas will come out on top, but it won’t be easy. Texas has to play good volleyball if they want to win, the messy volleyball that sometimes shows up in their games won’t do.
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Post by smartcookie on Dec 11, 2022 16:53:30 GMT -5
I think Texas needs to serve and pass significantly better than USD to win this game due to Blossom's abilities. The question is, can USD serve tough enough to disallow that and can they hang in there with their own passing? If not, a mostly in-system Texas will roll on to the finals.
Don't underestimate San Diego, they're capable of pulling this one off.
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Post by horns1 on Dec 11, 2022 17:33:26 GMT -5
This will be the early semi-final at 6 PM Central
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Dec 11, 2022 17:46:53 GMT -5
To win this game Texas is going to have to be able to put in tough serves to make San Diego’s offense predictable. Watching that Stanford game and blossom was just having her way with the offense. Her sets to Luke’s were extremely fast. The block is going to have show up and we need akana to have a better game in serve receive.
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Post by jwvolley on Dec 11, 2022 17:50:36 GMT -5
To win this game Texas is going to have to be able to put in tough serves to make San Diego’s offense predictable. Watching that Stanford game and blossom was just having her way with the offense. Her sets to Luke’s were extremely fast. The block is going to have show up and we need akana to have a better game in serve receive. Well, there’s only so much you can do in that regard. Stanford is a tough serving team and San Diego didn’t pass well at all, but Blossom is just that good. Still, you’d much rather her be in the position she was yesterday than just send her lollipops so your point remains true. |
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Post by hornfanaustin on Dec 11, 2022 18:05:07 GMT -5
This goes to San Diego in 5. Why? They play with so much grit and so much heart. They have that chip on their shoulders of “why not us?” They will play in a neutral court, more likely that non-FF4 fans will root for them. This goes to Texas in 5. Why? They play with so much grit and so much heart. They have that chip on their shoulders of “why not us?” They will play in a neutral court, more likely that Big 10 fans will root for them. |
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Post by ilikecorn on Dec 11, 2022 18:07:24 GMT -5
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Post by stevehorn on Dec 11, 2022 18:10:55 GMT -5
This is tough. I think Texas pulls through this match. However, you know who won't win? Whichever team "wants it more." Can someone ban this saying? Can we also ban "playing with a chip on their shoulder"? |
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