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Post by rainbowcard on Nov 30, 2023 19:50:47 GMT -5
UCSB for the win! rooting for them and I think they will pull it off they have what it takes
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Post by beachgrad on Dec 1, 2023 11:56:56 GMT -5
I just watched half a set of a Houston match and they are a very good team. I hope UCSB can pull this off but they are the underdog here and that might provide some extra motivation since I am sure they believe they are the better team. Wish UCSB the best and look forward to another Big West win in this tournament.
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Post by bruinsgold on Dec 1, 2023 12:21:00 GMT -5
I've seen full matches of both teams this season. Houston is a strong team with some big arms and a good libero. UCSB will need the rotations with Zhao and Reavis in to at least sideout if they can't go on runs. In my opinion, the other pins in Ohwobete, McKnight and Farmer and primed and ready to battle. I cringe every time they go into those rotations with Zhao/Reavis 😬 |
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Post by raian13 on Dec 1, 2023 13:54:26 GMT -5
Cheering for the Gauchos
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 1, 2023 14:04:58 GMT -5
I've seen full matches of both teams this season. Houston is a strong team with some big arms and a good libero. UCSB will need the rotations with Zhao and Reavis in to at least sideout if they can't go on runs. In my opinion, the other pins in Ohwobete, McKnight and Farmer and primed and ready to battle. I cringe every time they go into those rotations with Zhao/Reavis 😬 I truly don’t understand why ucsb doesn’t run a 6-1 when reavis isn’t terminal and zhao sets like a statue |
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Post by chenny11 on Dec 1, 2023 14:17:50 GMT -5
Houston is a strong team but can be hot and cold. We will see which version shows up tonight.
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 1, 2023 15:11:10 GMT -5
I've seen full matches of both teams this season. Houston is a strong team with some big arms and a good libero. UCSB will need the rotations with Zhao and Reavis in to at least sideout if they can't go on runs. In my opinion, the other pins in Ohwobete, McKnight and Farmer and primed and ready to battle. I cringe every time they go into those rotations with Zhao/Reavis 😬 Well looks like we'll be cringing together if you watch this match. Reavis isn't so bad to me but Zhao and her stone hands got me feeling cold. During the presser after their LBSU loss, Ohwobete was asked about Zhao and her transfer. She answered so gracefully but she didn't say a thing about her setting lol |
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Post by slxpress on Dec 1, 2023 15:16:11 GMT -5
UH has some serious talent. They didn't have as good of a season as I thought they would. Like someone else said, they were hot and cold.
Pablo loves Houston. I don't think they can upset Stanford in the next round, but I'm hopeful for a miracle. Go Cougs!
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Post by Logan Tom Fan on Dec 1, 2023 15:17:57 GMT -5
Cheering for Big West member UCSB, but I think Houston wins this one. Unless the Gauchos play all-world like, Houston wins.
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 1, 2023 15:54:43 GMT -5
I cringe every time they go into those rotations with Zhao/Reavis 😬 I truly don’t understand why ucsb doesn’t run a 6-1 when reavis isn’t terminal and zhao sets like a statue Maybe because 7 players aren't allowed on the floor at one time..... |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 1, 2023 15:57:03 GMT -5
I truly don’t understand why ucsb doesn’t run a 6-1 when reavis isn’t terminal and zhao sets like a statue Maybe because 7 players aren't allowed on the floor at one time..... Oh my. I meant a 5-1 lmao |
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 1, 2023 16:00:50 GMT -5
Maybe because 7 players aren't allowed on the floor at one time..... Oh my. I meant a 5-1 lmao LOL But yes, I agree with you. I would want Tasia in more often than not to provide offense or use Zhao as a DS since her floor D is good. Neither would have to pass since McKnight, Peed and Ohwobete platoon the passing line. I don't recall the last time the Gauchos haven't used a 6-2. It's in their program DNA at this point and to deviate from it now would most likely not yield immediate good results. |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 1, 2023 16:02:34 GMT -5
Oh my. I meant a 5-1 lmao LOL But yes, I agree with you. I would want Tasia in more often than not to provide offense or use Zhao as a DS since her floor D is good. Neither would have to pass since McKnight, Peed and Ohwobete platoon the passing line. I don't recall the last time the Gauchos haven't used a 6-2. It's in their program DNA at this point and to deviate from it now would most likely not yield immediate good results. Like others have said though, their other setter (blanking on her name) has some pretty nice hands and would be a front runner for soy if they ran a 5-1 IMO |
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 1, 2023 16:58:15 GMT -5
LOL But yes, I agree with you. I would want Tasia in more often than not to provide offense or use Zhao as a DS since her floor D is good. Neither would have to pass since McKnight, Peed and Ohwobete platoon the passing line. I don't recall the last time the Gauchos haven't used a 6-2. It's in their program DNA at this point and to deviate from it now would most likely not yield immediate good results. Like others have said though, their other setter (blanking on her name) has some pretty nice hands and would be a front runner for soy if they ran a 5-1 IMO McIntosh. She is basic but she's good at being basic. |
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Post by hapaguy on Dec 1, 2023 19:20:55 GMT -5
I'm rooting for another Big West team to win their 1st round match. Let's go Gauchos!
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