It's time for another #TBT/#FBF blog post. This one covers BYU taking on Pepperdine in a game of women's indoor volleyball back in september. Now it's time to start the game.
I know what some of you are thinking: What's BYU stand for? If you're asking yourself this, you must not be from the west, or at least not from Utah. For those that don't know, BYU stands for Brigham Young University, based in Provo, Utah. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6 PM Pacific Time, the BYU women's volleyball team traveled to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California for the first game against the two teams. The game was held at Pepperdine's Firestone Fieldhouse.
It's time to introduce the visiting team from Provo, Utah, BYU. BYU is coached by 1woman and 4 men. The head coach is Heather Olmstead, the assistant coaches are David Hyte and Jonny Neeley, the volunteer assistant coach is Gil Fellingham, and the strength and conditioning coach is Turreal Moore. Some of the players for BYU are: 6'5" sophomore from Bountiful, Utah, Middle Blocker, #24 Kennedy Eschenberg, 6'7" sophomore from Pleasant Grove, Utah, Outside Hitter, #22 Sara Hamson, 6'4" junior from Highland, Utah, Opposite/Middle Blocker, #5 Emily Lewis-Bushman, 6'4" freshman from Pleasant Grove, Utah, Middle Blocker, #2 Heather Gneiting, 6'3" sophomore from Clovis, California, Outside Hitter, #2Taylen Ballard, and 6'3" freshman from Bountiful, Utah, Middle Blocker, #21 Whitney McEvan. For those that think Bountiful, Utah sounds familiar, that's because it's the birthplace of 3 time Olympian, Jake "Spiker" Gibb.
Now the home team, Pepperdine. Pepperdine is coached by 2 men and 2 women. The head coach is Scott Wong, the assistant coaches are Julie Bennett and Kyle Luongo, and the volunteer assistant coach is Ali Longo. Some of the Pepperdine players are: 6'3" sophomore from Boise, Idaho, Middle Blocker, #7 Alli O'Harra, 6'4" freshman from Dana Point, California, Middle Blocker, #9 Rosie Ballo, 6'5" redshirt junior from Indianapolis, Indiana, Middle Blocker, #12 Tarah Wylie, and 6'4" freshman from Trabuco Canyon, California, Outside Hitter/Opposite, #18 Rachel Ahrens.
Now that some of the players and coaches have been introduced, it's time to talk about the game. Keep in mind that indoor volleyball goes to 25 instead of 21, like on the sand, but both versions use the 2 point rule.
The first set ended in BYU's favor with them winning 25-15. The second set was a little closer at 25-18, with BYU winning again. Pepperdine had one last chance to get their revenge. The third set was the closest one all game ending 25-21 in favor of BYU. That means that BYU won the game 3 sets to none. As of their game on Friday, October 5th at San Diego, BYU now has 8 wins and no loses at home, 6 wins and no loses on the road, and 2 games ending in the neutral category. That gives BYU a season total of 16 wins a no loses so far, giving them a hitting percentage, or PCT, of 1.000. On the other side of things, Pepperdine has 5 wins and 1 lose at home, 4 wins and 3 loses on the road, and the neutral category being 3 wins and 1 lose. That gives Pepperdine with a season total of 12 wins and 5 loses so far, giving them a PCT of 0.857.
This is the game day post Pepperdine put on their Instagram for the big game in Utah. Follow @peppvolley on Instagram as they prepare for their 2019 season
This is the post BYU put on their Instagram to celebrate the 3-0 sweep over Pepperdine. Don't forget to follow them on Instagram for their 2019 season: @byuwvolleyball
That concludes the BYU vs. Pepperdine women's volleyball game. Until next time, Miller Out.
~J. Miller
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