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Tough reversal (probably got it right in the end) changes the score from 14-15 Howard to 13-16 Howard.
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Shocks cut it to 17-18 and Howard gets it right back.
Howard kill 17-19
Emma Wright kill from Roberts 18-19
Point Howard 18-20
Ball handling error Howard 19-20
Kali and Chase in, Jordan and Megan out.
Koon with the kill 20-20
Timeout Howard.Comment
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The Shocks have no blocks through almost 3 sets today.Comment
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I'm afraid that's more because of talent than scheme. They'll get better, but I don't think this is ever going to be a tough blocking team. Hope I'm wrong though. -
I don't necessarily disagree with that assessment. This year's team probably will not be a strong blocking team. But some of these younger players like Emma and Abby and perhaps Chase and Megan should get better at that skill over the next 3 years.
This team doesn't appear to be an especially strong serving team either.
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Hitting error Howard 21-20 Shocks
Kali continues service. First lead since 9-8
Chase Jackson with the kill 22-20 Shocks.
Kill Howard 22-21 Shocks
Kali dumps for the kill 23-21 Shocks
Attack error by Howard, 24-21 Shocks.
Block on Brown by Howard 24-22 Shocks.
Tabitha with the kill and the Shocks take set 3 25-22.Comment
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Shocks rally late to take a 25-22 win in Set 3 in a match that is proving anything but easy.
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Through 3 sets Shocks hitting .301 and Howard .292 The difference is basically the 14 service errors by Howard compared to just 7 for WSU.Comment
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Longest point of the match goes to the Shocks as the go up 14-8 in Set 3. Now the Shocks need to stay focused.
Nevermind. Howard socres the next 3 and are back int he match at 14-11.
Make that 6 in a row for Howard, Tied at 14.Comment
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6 straight by Howard ties up the set that WSU had complete control of at 14-8.
Now 17-15 Shocks after a Pugh kill and 2 errors from Howard, and an Alex Koon hitting error.Comment
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Shocks winning this set by not playing as crappy as Howard. Shocks hitting .154 Howard .034 Timeout Howard trailing 15-20.Comment
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The Shocks regained control of the set again at 23-17 but then Howard scores 3 in a row to force a Lambo timeout at 23-20.Comment
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Shocks close it out with just the 2nd block of the match winning it in four sets 20 (21) 22 20.Comment
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Ironically, the Shocks end the 4th set on a stuff block and close out the set 25-20 and the match 3-1.
You would think Howard should do pretty well in the MEAC.Comment
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One hopes they will. They lost their 2 biggest guns from last year, but seemed to have plenty of firepower returning. I'm glad Jordan got into the mix today and performed well enough, and maybe that was the plan, but we need Kora to play, to win at a high level, imho. -
I think Taylor Eldridge reported that all 3 would see action this opening series of matches. So my guess it was part of he plan.
I would not be surprised to see Lambo go more with a 5-1 look today at VCU with Kali setting. But we will see.
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Wichita State at Virginia Commonwealth
Pre-match comments
We are playing defense.
Can't get enough balls to Abby Pugh.
Lots of decisions to made centering around a redshirt of Grace Burken and Regan Stiawalt coming back from her injury.Comment
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Sounds like Grace is starting.Comment
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Set One
Grace Burken is in the rotation as a true freshman.
Kali Eaken and Jordan Roberts are the setters in a 6-2.
LiveStats are frozen, but Mike continues on.Comment
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