Volleyball - 2015

VULB#62 · August 05, 2015, 11:56:41 AM

Carin Avery just released the 2015 VB schedule.

http://valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2015-16/14753/crusaders-announce-2015-volleyball-schedule/#.VcI_Ifvn_4Y

A quick look at the opponents indicates another 20+ win season. That same look does not show scheduling the best possible opponents (Power conference teams) to challenge us to finally get past the HL final and into the NCAA tournament -- thoughts?

vu72 · August 05, 2015, 12:23:19 PM

Quote from: VULB#62 on August 05, 2015, 11:56:41 AM
Carin Avery just released the 2015 VB schedule.

http://valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2015-16/14753/crusaders-announce-2015-volleyball-schedule/#.VcI_Ifvn_4Y

A quick look at the opponents indicates another 20+ win season. That same look does not show scheduling the best possible opponents (Power conference teams) to challenge us to finally get past the HL final and into the NCAA tournament -- thoughts?

My first reaction was that I thought we might go undefeated going into the conference schedule. I agree, this will lead to a continuation of the 20 win seasons but not necessarily prepare us for getting back to the NCAAs which hasn't happened since we joined the Horizon. High time...

valpospartan · August 05, 2015, 10:37:35 PM

But you have to like 15 home games!

valpotx · August 06, 2015, 11:28:52 AM

It looks like we have a young team, so maybe it is a good idea to build confidence in wins. We only lose Kelsey Berrington after this season, so we should be good this season and next.

vu72 · August 28, 2015, 07:42:10 PM

We start out on the road with a 4-3 win over Chattanooga, a team picked 5th in their conference. Oh well, we'll take the win!!

valpotx · September 01, 2015, 03:55:58 AM

Another beginning of regular season tournament championship, going 3-0 in TN. Let's take a HL championship this season!!!

VULB#62 · September 05, 2015, 02:16:09 PM

Took 3 straight in NYC and were pretty dominant today vs. St. Francis. Women got to see a lot of the city while earning the wins.

valpotx · September 10, 2015, 01:26:01 AM

They were also on GMA with my classmate Ginger

bbtds · September 10, 2015, 01:40:11 AM

Quote from: valpotx on September 10, 2015, 01:26:01 AM
They were also on GMA with my classmate Ginger

Did she give any back massages?

covufan · September 10, 2015, 10:21:27 AM

This team has a very good chance of having a great record this year. They are currently 91st in the college volleyball rankings of Massey:

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cvol&sub=NCAA I

with a good chance to win most matches:

http://www.masseyratings.com/team.php?t=8361&s=282493

VULB#62 · September 10, 2015, 11:19:50 AM

Ranked 3rd in HL pre-season. Hope (again) that they can break through at tournament time and get a NCAA slot.

valpotx · September 20, 2015, 12:55:45 PM

Quote from: bbtds on September 10, 2015, 01:40:11 AM
Quote from: valpotx on September 10, 2015, 01:26:01 AM
They were also on GMA with my classmate Ginger

Did she give any back massages?

Good to know that you pay attention every time I mention it

valpospartan · September 29, 2015, 10:33:11 PM

VU VB gets to 3-0 in the HL, with a 3-1 victory over UIC.
Next match is Friday versus Oakland.

VULB#62 · September 29, 2015, 10:36:58 PM

20 wins aside (which we always seem to get) Is it possible that this team is better built for the HL than previous teams?

VULB#62 · September 30, 2015, 11:17:08 AM

With the UIC win, the team is now 15 and 2 , 3-0 in the HL with 15 more matches to go. Way to go ladies

VULB#62 · October 02, 2015, 11:06:15 AM

Tonight is a big night for the ladies. They host last year's HL champ and the 2015 preseason #1 pick, Oakland. This should be a good indicator of how we will fare the rest of the season.

Go Ladies!

VULB#62 · October 02, 2015, 09:30:49 PM

lost 1-3. There is HL hump we have to get over but I'll be damned if I know what it is.

FWalum · October 04, 2015, 11:30:37 PM

Up in the crucial third set 24-21 and let it slip away as Oakland scored 6 of the last 7 points to win 25-27. We win that set and we probably win the match.

valpospartan · October 09, 2015, 09:05:30 PM

VB beats Milwaukee, tonight, 3-0. A very nice effort by the ladies led to a fairly easy victory.

vu72 · October 24, 2015, 06:15:23 PM

For those of you interested in exciting college sports, I would encourage you to watch a Valpo volleyball game. Incredible action and excitement! today they lost to NKU in five game. This won't be Valpo's year but they only have one senior. Very fine stuff.

valpospartan · October 24, 2015, 11:00:32 PM

Quote from: vu72 on October 24, 2015, 06:15:23 PM
For those of you interested in exciting college sports, I would encourage you to watch a Valpo volleyball game. Incredible action and excitement! today they lost to NKU in five game. This won't be Valpo's year but they only have one senior. Very fine stuff.

I agree, 72. These ladies are amazing athletes. VU VB is one of the best games in town, and a very inexpensive night out.

vu72 · November 06, 2015, 09:04:23 PM

I was wrong a few posts ago when I said that it wouldn't happen this year for this young team. They have now reversed course and beaten two teams on the road, who they lost to at home. They are playing great volleyball and I wouldn't count them out to win the whole thing! Great win tonight ladies!!!!!

valpotx · November 15, 2015, 09:10:37 PM

Good finish to the season to end up with the 3 seed, and we have shown that we can beat, or lose to just about anyone. Let's get that NCAA bid, as volleyball has been so close on numerous occasions since we joined the HL!

VULB#62 · November 22, 2015, 10:02:41 AM

After beating Oakland yesterday the ladies are a match away from the title AND the NCAA. It's on ESPN3 today.

agibson · November 22, 2015, 10:27:53 AM

1 pm central, I believe.