RV Washington @ #7 Wash St | Thu 9/21 7PM PT | Pac-12 Net

[redbeard2008]

Individual Profiles:

Hitting%:
2. Jehlarova WSU .455
10. Isanovic WSU .364
11. Ryan WSU .363
29. Pertofsky UW .279
32. Barton UW .268

Kills/Set:
8. Isanovic WSU 3.65
16. Timmer WSU 3.24
18. Endsley UW 3.08
19. Pertofsky UW 3.08
26. Barton UW 2.73
28. Ryan WSU 2.62

Assists/Set:
2. Ung WSU 10.95
10. Wilson UW 8.29
17. Litzau UW 3.27

Aces/Set:
2. Bays UW 0.56
8. Wilmes UW 0.45
13. Litzau UW 0.37
22. Wilson UW 0.29
30. Basham WSU 0.24
30. Isanovic WSU 0.24
30. Timmer WSU 0.24
33. Radakovic WSU 0.24

Blocks/Set:
2. Jehlarova WSU 1.40
15. Hani UW 1.07
25. Radakovic WSU 0.82
27. Pertofsky UW 0.80
30. Wessels UW 0.79
37. Ung WSU 0.70
38. Ryan WSU 0.68

Digs/Set:
2. Bays UW 4.12
4. Basham WSU 4.03
13. Wilson UW 2.79
23. Timmer WSU 2.38
26. Norville WSU 2.28
35. Ung WSU 1.97
36. Wilmes UW 1.95

Pts/Set:
12. Isanovic WSU 4.0
16. Timmer WSU 3.8
19. Pertofsky UW 3.7
21. Endsley UW 3.4
25. Jehlarova WSU 3.3
27. Barton UW 3.1

[JJVb]

So weird to be watching last year's game before tonight's start, which Cougs swept last year. Huskies starting lineup was completely different besides Bays at libero.

[redbeard2008]

UW's only advantage is in serving. Enough to flip the script?

[JJVb]

Wow. That Beat the Huskies banner lol.

[c4ndlelight]

Isn't Radakovic from California?

[westcoastbestcoast]

Sept 21, 2023 21:03:16 GMT -5 redbeard2008 said:

UW's only advantage is in serving. Enough to flip the script?

Not enough

[JJVb]

So Wilmes is backrow for Endsley?..

[c4ndlelight]

Sept 21, 2023 21:06:54 GMT -5 westcoastbestcoast said:

Sept 21, 2023 21:03:16 GMT -5 redbeard2008 said:

UW's only advantage is in serving. Enough to flip the script?

Not enough

I would also dispute whether UW is actually a better serving team.

[JJVb]

Cougs starting strong up 5-1. The lack of block for UW will be a big problem in this match.

[JJVb]

Some great serves by Pertofsky to them a bit closer 5-9.

[tomclen]

I'm learning from this announcer that we're doing rally scoring now.

[redbeard2008]

Sept 21, 2023 21:07:48 GMT -5 c4ndlelight said:

Sept 21, 2023 21:06:54 GMT -5 westcoastbestcoast said:

Not enough

I would also dispute whether UW is actually a better serving team.

"Statistical" advantage:

Aces/Set (SE/Set):
2. UW 2.44 (1.95)
7. WSU 1.51 (1.92)

[JJVb]

Cougs powering ahead 15-5. Huskies not putting down their kills.

[davethecoug]

Sept 21, 2023 19:05:31 GMT -5 topspin said:

Sept 21, 2023 18:16:12 GMT -5 hammer said:

Since 2000, Bohler Gym is the only facility dedicated solely to women's volleyball in the Pac-12 (soon to be Pac-2) Conference. Its dominating home court atmosphere, where the fans are virtually on top of the action, has created a unique environment for WSU and is dreaded by all opponents.

It’s kinda hard to believe that facility is 20+ years old. Are they due for an upgrade?

Haha. Are you joking?
The facility is 95 years old.
Prior to 2000, the Women's Basketball team also played in Bohler. Since 2000, it's only volleyball.
Another upgrade happened last year with a new Taraflex floor and bleachers.

[c4ndlelight]

Sept 21, 2023 21:16:55 GMT -5 redbeard2008 said:

Sept 21, 2023 21:07:48 GMT -5 c4ndlelight said:

I would also dispute whether UW is actually a better serving team.

"Statistical" advantage:

Aces/Set (SE/Set):
2. UW 2.44 (1.95)
7. WSU 1.51 (1.92)

It's aces per set, which doesn't necessarily align with total level of serving, and against two vastly different levels of competition. Wazzu is an exceptional serving team.