The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs volleyball team came back from a 2-0 hole to take a 3-2 win over the Emporia State Hornets on Friday at the Holiday Inn Lady Blues Fall Classic in Topeka, Kan.
The Lady Buffs (16-2, 4-0 Lone Star Conference) came into the South Central Region crossover tournament tied nationally at No. 6 with the Hornets (14-2, 4-1 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association). After dropping the first two games 25-22, 31-29, WT took the final three 25-15, 25-20, 15-13.
Special thanks to LadyBuffVolleyball.com for getting me the scores ASAP this afternoon.
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Most important weekend of regular season for Lady Buffs?
The No. 6 (tied) WT volleyball team (15-2, 4-0 Lone Star Conference) is playing well enough to go perfect in the LSC again, so this weekend's Holiday Inn Lady Blues Regional Crossover Invitational may be the biggest round of matches WT will play during the regular season.
The Lady Buffs are slated to play No. 6 (tied) Emporia State, No. 9 host school Washburn and No. 20 Truman State. Not only do the results from this weekend in Topeka, Kan., have a profound impact on the national rankings, they will make or break WT's chances of hosting the South Central Regional tournament.
All of the teams in this tournament are in the South Central Regional, and if the Lady Buffs can come back with three or four wins this weekend, they will be the favorite to host, likely at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
Also of note this weekend, new WT coach Jason Skoch was most recently from Truman State. He said there may be 400 fans there to watch him at his new school, and that he has to make sure not to get too emotional because of his previous involvement with a team he took to the Final Four.
The Lady Buffs are slated to play No. 6 (tied) Emporia State, No. 9 host school Washburn and No. 20 Truman State. Not only do the results from this weekend in Topeka, Kan., have a profound impact on the national rankings, they will make or break WT's chances of hosting the South Central Regional tournament.
All of the teams in this tournament are in the South Central Regional, and if the Lady Buffs can come back with three or four wins this weekend, they will be the favorite to host, likely at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
Also of note this weekend, new WT coach Jason Skoch was most recently from Truman State. He said there may be 400 fans there to watch him at his new school, and that he has to make sure not to get too emotional because of his previous involvement with a team he took to the Final Four.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lady Buffs still looking ahead
It's not that the WT volleyball team is looking past opponents. But the No. 7 Lady Buffs are definitely worried more about the quality of their victories than just winning.
And with that comes an overall focus on making it deep -- Elite Eight and National Championship deep -- into the NCAA Division II postseason.
So as they put down more and more Lone Star conference teams, don't expect WT to be too happy or for their intense, perfection driven coach Jason Skoch, to give them a whole lot of praise.
And on a personal note, that makes my job a bit difficult. It's not easy to write about a conference sweep with nothing but critical quotes from Coach Skoch.
And with that comes an overall focus on making it deep -- Elite Eight and National Championship deep -- into the NCAA Division II postseason.
So as they put down more and more Lone Star conference teams, don't expect WT to be too happy or for their intense, perfection driven coach Jason Skoch, to give them a whole lot of praise.
And on a personal note, that makes my job a bit difficult. It's not easy to write about a conference sweep with nothing but critical quotes from Coach Skoch.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Volleyball coach looking to middle of the year for great play
The No. 7 Lady Buffs (7-2) are good, but they're not as good as they could be.
At least, that's how WT coach Jason Skoch tells it. He said Tuesday that, though practice is getting better after the weekend's losses, the team is still working out some mental flaws. And when those get ironed out, the sky's the limit for this squad.
"We're really not consistent and focused right now," Skoch said. "I think some of us don't have a sense of urgency right now.
"I'm looking to the middle of the season. I think we're going to peak at just the right time."
At least, that's how WT coach Jason Skoch tells it. He said Tuesday that, though practice is getting better after the weekend's losses, the team is still working out some mental flaws. And when those get ironed out, the sky's the limit for this squad.
"We're really not consistent and focused right now," Skoch said. "I think some of us don't have a sense of urgency right now.
"I'm looking to the middle of the season. I think we're going to peak at just the right time."
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Lady Buffs drop to No. 7 in AVCA D-II poll
WT (7-2) dropped four spots to No. 7 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association Division II Top 25 poll, released Monday.
The Lady Buffs lost two matches over the weekend at the Colorado Premier Classic in Denver, to Central Missouri and Metro State College - the tournament's host school.
The Lady Buffs lost two matches over the weekend at the Colorado Premier Classic in Denver, to Central Missouri and Metro State College - the tournament's host school.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Buffs quarterback Taylor Harris happy for his predecessor
Former WT quarterback Keith Null remains on the St. Louis Rams' roster after final cuts were made around the NFL as the season approaches.
The news was broken at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium through the public address announcer, who told the team and fans that Null was officially an NFL quarterback.
The man who took Null's place behind center at WT, junior Taylor Harris, was happy about his former teammate making it in the sport's highest level
"Keith's a great guy and he deserves every bit of it," Harris said after the Buffs' loss to Central Oklahoma. "It's great to see a guy succeed that I played with. I'm happy for him. Like 600 guys lost their jobs today, and he was one of them who got to keep it. I'm just happy for him, and I hope he has a lot of fun."
The news was broken at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium through the public address announcer, who told the team and fans that Null was officially an NFL quarterback.
The man who took Null's place behind center at WT, junior Taylor Harris, was happy about his former teammate making it in the sport's highest level
"Keith's a great guy and he deserves every bit of it," Harris said after the Buffs' loss to Central Oklahoma. "It's great to see a guy succeed that I played with. I'm happy for him. Like 600 guys lost their jobs today, and he was one of them who got to keep it. I'm just happy for him, and I hope he has a lot of fun."
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Lady Buffs lose second match of season in Denver
The Lady Buffs (7-2) dropped their final match of the Colorado Premier Classic in Denver to No. 23 Metro State College (7-1) in another five-set contest.
WT also took a 1-0 lead in the match. Had they won, the Lady Buffs would have at least gotten out of the state with a silver-bracket title.
As it stands, Tuesday's press availability with coach Jason Sckoch at the Big Texan likely won't be lighthearted like it was last week.
Linescore
No. 23 Metro State College def. No. 3 West Texas A&M 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 18, Natalie Johnson 8. Blocks: Melissa Harper 2. Digs: Lauren Thedford 18, Lauren Beville 17. Assists: Katie Rickwartz 38, Prinsen 4. Aces: Thedford 1, Prinsen 1.
MSC—Kills: Bri Morley 19, Emily Greenhalgh 14. Blocks: Julie Causseaux 1, Amy Watanabe 1. Digs: Watanabe 33, Ngoc Phan 15. Assists: Gabrielle Curtis 61, Lisa Jones 3. Aces: Curtis 2, Jones 2. Amanda Cook 2.
Records: West Texas A&M 7-2. Metro State College 7-1.
WT also took a 1-0 lead in the match. Had they won, the Lady Buffs would have at least gotten out of the state with a silver-bracket title.
As it stands, Tuesday's press availability with coach Jason Sckoch at the Big Texan likely won't be lighthearted like it was last week.
Linescore
No. 23 Metro State College def. No. 3 West Texas A&M 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 18, Natalie Johnson 8. Blocks: Melissa Harper 2. Digs: Lauren Thedford 18, Lauren Beville 17. Assists: Katie Rickwartz 38, Prinsen 4. Aces: Thedford 1, Prinsen 1.
MSC—Kills: Bri Morley 19, Emily Greenhalgh 14. Blocks: Julie Causseaux 1, Amy Watanabe 1. Digs: Watanabe 33, Ngoc Phan 15. Assists: Gabrielle Curtis 61, Lisa Jones 3. Aces: Curtis 2, Jones 2. Amanda Cook 2.
Records: West Texas A&M 7-2. Metro State College 7-1.
Buffs lose second game of season against Central Oklahoma
West Texas A&M (0-2, 0-1 Lone Star Conference) dropped its third consecutive game, counting last season's playoff loss, to LSC rival Central Oklahoma (1-1, 1-0) 24-17 Saturday night at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in front of more than 7,000 fans.
The loss marks the first time under WT coach Don Carthel, who began coaching here in 2005, that the Buffs have lost three in a row or their first conference game.
The Buffs gained just 320 total yards of offense, marking their lowest production since the final game of the 2006 season.
Quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 150 yards on 16 passes (out of 30 attempts), but threw two interceptions. He also stepped out of the game for a few series in the third quarter. When asked about a possible sore shoulder, Harris said he was fine.
WT took the first lead of the game in the first quarter on a field goal, but UCO scored 15 unanswered points in the second quarter and never relinquished the lead.
The loss marks the first time under WT coach Don Carthel, who began coaching here in 2005, that the Buffs have lost three in a row or their first conference game.
The Buffs gained just 320 total yards of offense, marking their lowest production since the final game of the 2006 season.
Quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 150 yards on 16 passes (out of 30 attempts), but threw two interceptions. He also stepped out of the game for a few series in the third quarter. When asked about a possible sore shoulder, Harris said he was fine.
WT took the first lead of the game in the first quarter on a field goal, but UCO scored 15 unanswered points in the second quarter and never relinquished the lead.
Halftime stats
WT junior quarterback Taylor Harris was 13-for-19 in the first half with an interception and threw for 127 yards.
Other stats ...
RB Kelvin Thompson..........8-13 for 10 yards rushing; 4 receptions for 32 yards
WR Wade Langley...............5 receptions for 64 yards
Other stats ...
RB Kelvin Thompson..........8-13 for 10 yards rushing; 4 receptions for 32 yards
WR Wade Langley...............5 receptions for 64 yards
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WT's offense comes alive just before halftime
West Texas A&M's offense is finally starting to move like a spread offense should. WT (0-1) scored its first touchdown of the game with 1:17 left in the half on -- ironically -- a run.
The drive lasted just 1 minute, 49 seconds, which is a pace the Buffs should be more pleased with after scoring just 3 points during what amounted to all but the last two minutes of the first half.
Central Oklahoma (0-1) still leats 15-10 at the half, but this is now looking like a ballgame after the Bronchos scored 15 unanswered points.
The drive lasted just 1 minute, 49 seconds, which is a pace the Buffs should be more pleased with after scoring just 3 points during what amounted to all but the last two minutes of the first half.
Central Oklahoma (0-1) still leats 15-10 at the half, but this is now looking like a ballgame after the Bronchos scored 15 unanswered points.
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Lady Buffs drop first match of season to No. 12 Central Missouri
WT (6-1) took a two-set lead Friday night at the Colorado Premier Challenge but let No. 12 Central Missouri (5-1) come back to take the 3-2 win.
The No. 3 Lady Buffs had four players reach double-digit kills in the loss, including a team-leading effort of 13 by junior outside hitter Lauren Thedford. WT had 26 total blocks, including 10 assists by Lauren Purdy.
WT coach Jason Skoch is likely not happy with the Lady Buffs letting a lower-ranked team come back to beat them.
The Lady Buffs continue in Denver in bracket play today with their first match at 9:30 a.m. against No. 8 Southwest Minnesota State.
Linescore
No. 12 Central Missouri def. No. 3 West Texas A&M 24-26, 15-25, 25-19, 25-21, 15-11
UCM--Kills: Allie Huffman 18, Abby Gruenbacher 14. Blocks: Jennifer Williams 1, Paula Harris 1, Bradye Peniston 1. Digs: Rachel Fister 25, Kelsey Ortwerth 20. Assists: Caitlin Pankratz 50. Aces: Pankratz 2, Peniston 2.
WT--Kills: Lauren Thedford 13, Natalie Johnson 11. Blocks: Lauren Purdy 1, Melissa Harper 1. Digs: Lauren Beville 25, Katie Rickwartz 19. Assists: Rickwartz 36, Laura Prinsen 16. Aces: Prinsen 1, Beville 1.
Records: WT 6-1, UCM 5-1
The No. 3 Lady Buffs had four players reach double-digit kills in the loss, including a team-leading effort of 13 by junior outside hitter Lauren Thedford. WT had 26 total blocks, including 10 assists by Lauren Purdy.
WT coach Jason Skoch is likely not happy with the Lady Buffs letting a lower-ranked team come back to beat them.
The Lady Buffs continue in Denver in bracket play today with their first match at 9:30 a.m. against No. 8 Southwest Minnesota State.
Linescore
No. 12 Central Missouri def. No. 3 West Texas A&M 24-26, 15-25, 25-19, 25-21, 15-11
UCM--Kills: Allie Huffman 18, Abby Gruenbacher 14. Blocks: Jennifer Williams 1, Paula Harris 1, Bradye Peniston 1. Digs: Rachel Fister 25, Kelsey Ortwerth 20. Assists: Caitlin Pankratz 50. Aces: Pankratz 2, Peniston 2.
WT--Kills: Lauren Thedford 13, Natalie Johnson 11. Blocks: Lauren Purdy 1, Melissa Harper 1. Digs: Lauren Beville 25, Katie Rickwartz 19. Assists: Rickwartz 36, Laura Prinsen 16. Aces: Prinsen 1, Beville 1.
Records: WT 6-1, UCM 5-1
Friday, September 4, 2009
Lady Buffs win close one against Lewis Universtiy in Denver
The No. 3 WT volleyball team (6-0) was pushed to five sets for the first time this season during the Colorado Premier Tournament in Denver.
Nineteenth-ranked Lewis University (3-2) won the second and fourth sets, 25-15, 25-20. The Lady Buffs took care of the fifth set 15-11 to stay undefeated on the season and beat their third nationally ranked team of the season.
WT faces another ranked team, No. 12 Central Missouri, tonight at 8:30.
Linescore
No. 3 West Texas A&M def. No. 19 Lewis University 25-20, 15-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15-11
Lewis—Kills: Lauren Seliga 22, Sarah deBuhr, 11. Blocks: Stephanie Sagat 1, Kim Richards 1, deBuhr 1. Digs: Seliga 13, Kelly McConkey 11. Assists: Rachel Ruedi 55. Aces: McConkey 2, Seliga 1, Richards 1, Ruedi 1, Ashlee Lindish 1.
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 17, Lauren Thedford 14. Blocks: Melissa Harper 2. Digs: Lauren Beville 14, Katie Rickwartz 12. Assists: Rickwartz 45, Prinsen 5. Aces: Prinsen 4, Rickwartz 1, Beville 1.
Records: Lewis 3-2, West Texas A&M 6-0.
Nineteenth-ranked Lewis University (3-2) won the second and fourth sets, 25-15, 25-20. The Lady Buffs took care of the fifth set 15-11 to stay undefeated on the season and beat their third nationally ranked team of the season.
WT faces another ranked team, No. 12 Central Missouri, tonight at 8:30.
Linescore
No. 3 West Texas A&M def. No. 19 Lewis University 25-20, 15-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15-11
Lewis—Kills: Lauren Seliga 22, Sarah deBuhr, 11. Blocks: Stephanie Sagat 1, Kim Richards 1, deBuhr 1. Digs: Seliga 13, Kelly McConkey 11. Assists: Rachel Ruedi 55. Aces: McConkey 2, Seliga 1, Richards 1, Ruedi 1, Ashlee Lindish 1.
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 17, Lauren Thedford 14. Blocks: Melissa Harper 2. Digs: Lauren Beville 14, Katie Rickwartz 12. Assists: Rickwartz 45, Prinsen 5. Aces: Prinsen 4, Rickwartz 1, Beville 1.
Records: Lewis 3-2, West Texas A&M 6-0.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Two volleyball seniors earn conference honors
Right side hitter Laura Prinsen was named a Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week and Katie Rickwartz earned a Setter of the Week nod Tuesday after the Lady Buffs went 0-5 in their opening weekend.
Prinsen is the team leader in kills with 54 and is averaging more than 3 per set. Rickwartz, a former Canyon Lady Eagle, leads WT in assists and aces with 192 and nine, respectively.
Prinsen is the team leader in kills with 54 and is averaging more than 3 per set. Rickwartz, a former Canyon Lady Eagle, leads WT in assists and aces with 192 and nine, respectively.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Lady Buffs inch up AVCA poll
The Lady Buffs moved up to No. 3 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Poll, released today.
WT (5-0) beat then-No. 19 Nova Southeastern and then-No. 5 Grand Valley State last week in their BritKare Lady Buff Classic en route to a perfect opening weekend.
Grand Valley State is now at No. 6, while Nova Southeastern moved up to No. 16.
The Lady Buffs face two more ranked teams this weekend in the Colorado Premier Tournament in Denver - No. 19 Lewis University and No. 12 Central Missouri. If WT can get past those two, it has a chance to face the No. 1 team, Concordia-St. Paul, in the championship match.
WT (5-0) beat then-No. 19 Nova Southeastern and then-No. 5 Grand Valley State last week in their BritKare Lady Buff Classic en route to a perfect opening weekend.
Grand Valley State is now at No. 6, while Nova Southeastern moved up to No. 16.
The Lady Buffs face two more ranked teams this weekend in the Colorado Premier Tournament in Denver - No. 19 Lewis University and No. 12 Central Missouri. If WT can get past those two, it has a chance to face the No. 1 team, Concordia-St. Paul, in the championship match.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Buffs lose opener 37-23 to Grand Valley State
WT dropped its football opener at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, 37-23 Saturday night against Grand Valley State in front of more than 15,000 fans.
Though the WT offense worked well, gaining 452 yards of offense including 408 passing by junior quarterback Taylor Harris.
Harris, in his third start, hooked up with newcomer Tyson Williams a lot. The sophomore caught eight balls for 92 yards.
The players and coach Don Carthel all cited mistakes contributing to the loss.
The No. 11 Buffs are now 0-1 and dropped just their fifth home game under Carthel. Grand Valley State, No. 1 in the nation, has now won 43 consecutive regular-season games.
Though the WT offense worked well, gaining 452 yards of offense including 408 passing by junior quarterback Taylor Harris.
Harris, in his third start, hooked up with newcomer Tyson Williams a lot. The sophomore caught eight balls for 92 yards.
The players and coach Don Carthel all cited mistakes contributing to the loss.
The No. 11 Buffs are now 0-1 and dropped just their fifth home game under Carthel. Grand Valley State, No. 1 in the nation, has now won 43 consecutive regular-season games.
Volleyball wins BritKare Lady Buff Classic
The Lady Buffs went undefeated in their own tournament, starting the season a perfect 5-0 after beating Western New Mexico and Lubbock Christian on Saturday.
Senior right side hitter Laura Prinsen was named tournament MVP, while senior MB Melissa Harper and senior setter Katie Rickwartz made the all-tournament team.
Senior right side hitter Laura Prinsen was named tournament MVP, while senior MB Melissa Harper and senior setter Katie Rickwartz made the all-tournament team.
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Volleyball rebounds to beat Western New Mexico 3-1
The Lady Buffs (4-0) won their first match of Saturday's final round of matches in the BritKare Lady Buffs Classic at The Box.
WT beat Western New Mexico 3-1, rebounding from the team's first dropped set of the season.
The Lady Buffs play Lubbock Christian at 3 p.m. this afternoon to wrap up the tournament.
Line Score
West Texas A&M def. Western New Mexico 25-9, 25-9, 22-25, 25-18
WNM—Kills: Natali Murdock 12, Siona Verhulsdonk 7. Blocks: Verhulsdonk 1, Jovan Falemalu 1. Digs: Marilee Frost 13, Ellen East 9. Assists: East 24. Aces: East 2, Murdock 1, JoBeth Erling 1.
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 16, Lauren Thedford 12. Blocks: Kirsten McCowan 2. Digs: Lauren Beville 17, Sophie McBride 13, Thedford 13. Assists: Katie Rickwartz 44, Erika Dupree 4. Aces: Rickwartz 2, Lauren Purdy 1, McBride 1.
Records: WNM 1-2, WT 4-0.
WT beat Western New Mexico 3-1, rebounding from the team's first dropped set of the season.
The Lady Buffs play Lubbock Christian at 3 p.m. this afternoon to wrap up the tournament.
Line Score
West Texas A&M def. Western New Mexico 25-9, 25-9, 22-25, 25-18
WNM—Kills: Natali Murdock 12, Siona Verhulsdonk 7. Blocks: Verhulsdonk 1, Jovan Falemalu 1. Digs: Marilee Frost 13, Ellen East 9. Assists: East 24. Aces: East 2, Murdock 1, JoBeth Erling 1.
WT—Kills: Laura Prinsen 16, Lauren Thedford 12. Blocks: Kirsten McCowan 2. Digs: Lauren Beville 17, Sophie McBride 13, Thedford 13. Assists: Katie Rickwartz 44, Erika Dupree 4. Aces: Rickwartz 2, Lauren Purdy 1, McBride 1.
Records: WNM 1-2, WT 4-0.
Volleyball drops first set of the young season
The Lady Buffs lost the third set of their match with Western New Mexico on Saturday, 22-25.
WT got way down early, falling into a 1-11 hole. Coach Jason Skoch had the court nearly full of underclassmen (Fr. starting libero Lauren Beville doesn't count) during that WNM run. The Lady Buffs made a good run at it, but even the starters were making some mistakes when they could have come back to close out their fourth sweep of the season.
"I tried giving (the underclassmen) an opportunity, and they didn't take advantage of it," Skoch said. "We have to get them in there. They earned it, they've been working hard in practice. It's good for them to see in a game situation that they still have stuff to grow on."
WT got way down early, falling into a 1-11 hole. Coach Jason Skoch had the court nearly full of underclassmen (Fr. starting libero Lauren Beville doesn't count) during that WNM run. The Lady Buffs made a good run at it, but even the starters were making some mistakes when they could have come back to close out their fourth sweep of the season.
"I tried giving (the underclassmen) an opportunity, and they didn't take advantage of it," Skoch said. "We have to get them in there. They earned it, they've been working hard in practice. It's good for them to see in a game situation that they still have stuff to grow on."
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Matches running late at The Box
UT-Permian Basin nearly beat No. 19 Nova Southeastern in the early game at The Box, pushing the Lady Falcons to five sets. That match ended at about 11:05 a.m., so now WT's match with Western New Mexico will start at around 11:30.
NOTE: Play began at about 11:45.
NOTE: Play began at about 11:45.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Volleyball sweeps No. 4 Grand Valley State
The No. 5 Lady Buffs (3-0) took care of the No. 4 Lakers by coming back to win sets and looking more confident each time.
They did it in front of a huge crowd at The Box. The attendance on the box score says 1,623 people showed up to watch the game. The crowd included a rowdy student section and the entire Grand Valley State football team.
As for the volleyball girls, they did their part taking care of the visiting Lakers. Lauren "the threat" Thedford led the team with 13 kills, while Melissa Harper-ized 11 balls to help WT stay perfect on the young season.
The trick now, he said, will be making sure they don't have a let down during tomorrow's games with Western New Mexico (11 a.m.) and Lubbock Christian (3 p.m.), as neither should be on the same level as Grand Valley State (or Nova Southeastern, who they played earlier Friday).
New WT coach Jason Skoch wasn't as impressed as I was with the wins. But, he said he'd take a sloppy win over perennial NCAA D-II contender GVS.
And if the Lady Buffs can do this when they aren't playing as smoothly as they should ...
They did it in front of a huge crowd at The Box. The attendance on the box score says 1,623 people showed up to watch the game. The crowd included a rowdy student section and the entire Grand Valley State football team.
As for the volleyball girls, they did their part taking care of the visiting Lakers. Lauren "the threat" Thedford led the team with 13 kills, while Melissa Harper-ized 11 balls to help WT stay perfect on the young season.
The trick now, he said, will be making sure they don't have a let down during tomorrow's games with Western New Mexico (11 a.m.) and Lubbock Christian (3 p.m.), as neither should be on the same level as Grand Valley State (or Nova Southeastern, who they played earlier Friday).
New WT coach Jason Skoch wasn't as impressed as I was with the wins. But, he said he'd take a sloppy win over perennial NCAA D-II contender GVS.
And if the Lady Buffs can do this when they aren't playing as smoothly as they should ...
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