Day two of the Large Ten Volleyball Problem at Columbus, Ohio didn’t disappoint.  Within the early match USC defeated Penn State (25-22, 21-25, 25-21, 25-15) and UCLA took care of Ohio State (23-25, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24).  “We wish to thank Ohio State for being such nice host whereas we have been right here.  The caliber of volleyball from Large Ten faculties is just getting higher.  Grateful to be a part of an incredible occasion with nice group of coach,” mentioned UCLA Head Coach John Hawks.

USC vs. Penn State

With the victory in opposition to Penn State the College of Southern California is off to one in every of its finest begins since 1991.  The Trojans at the moment are 8-0 and took care of the Nittany Lions in 4 units.  “Our document comes from the method this crew owns.  From our management to their fixed studying and can to compete, what we see on sport nights is the fruits of the whole lot they put into our crew.  We’re blissful to have this begin and know there’s a ton extra we are able to do to develop,” mentioned USC Head Coach Jeff Nygaard.

Redshirt sophomore reverse Noah Roberts recorded 14 kills and hit for a season excessive .464.  Freshman center blocker Parker Tomkinson out of Carlsbad, California held it down within the center with 9 kills, zero hitting errors on 14 swings.

The skin hitters of Troy continued to play constantly.  Dillon Klein had 14 kills and Sterling Foley added with 11.  Sophomore setter Caleb Blanchette has nice demand of the offense.  In his first 12 months at USC, he enrolled just a few weeks earlier than the season in the course of the second semester.  It’s clear after his first season his low season coaching has paid off.

This weekend was a superb take a look at for USC and at one level this season the gifted Sophomore Wes Smith will likely be off damage to convey much more depth to this quad.  The Trojans have a number of younger expertise and have been including key items to their roster of the previous few seasons. “In regard to recruiting, we’re excited because the caliber of pupil athlete we’re blessed to work with.  Not simply expertise sensible, but in addition from character and work ethic standpoint.  It makes it enjoyable to be within the fitness center with guys who stay volleyball, love competing and are hungry for extra,” mentioned Coach Nygaard.

Quantity 17th nationally ranked Penn State falls to 0-6 with all loses coming to ranked opponents.  The Nittany Lions will go into EIVA play effectively ready.  Subsequent week they’ll face off in opposition to convention opponent Harvard on back-to-back nights.  Don’t be stunned in the event that they go on a tear within the EIVA.

There have been some constructive moments for Penn State after they took on USC.  Setter Michael Schwob took management of the offense with 43 assists and led the Nittany Lions to a .318 hitting proportion.  Will Kuhns was regular all weekend, on night time two he had 12 kills.  Ryan Merk was regular on protection with 10 digs

UCLA at Ohio State

Simply two weeks in the past Ohio State beat the quantity ranked UCLA Bruins in Austin, Texas.  When the 2 groups met in Ohio the squad from Westwood gained in 4 units and now the Bruins sit with a 6-1 document.  The Buckeyes have been in a battle with the Bruins in set one.  For almost all of the primary a part of the set it was a two-point sport.  Ohio State noticed their greatest lead within the set at 19-13.  UCLA had a late run in them however ended up dropping the set 23-25.

After set one UCLA regrouped and went on to win the following three units. “Just a few changes we made on the finish of the primary set was moving into a distinct rotation, so we may aspect out somewhat bit higher.  It’s also permitting our guys to work by a few of the conditions that have been occurring.  David Decker steadied out and that actually helped,” mentioned Coach Hawks.

All through the match UCLA put service stress on Ohio State.  They completed with 12 aces and Cooper Robinson totaled 5 of these aces.  “Anytime you play a superb crew it’s crucial that you simply put stress on them from the service line to create extra alternatives for actual factors,” mentioned Coach Hawks.

All through the match UCLA was led by junior setter Andrew Rowan, who had 40 assists and had the Bruins hitting .327 for the match.  UCLA pin hitters Cooper Robinson completed with 17 kills, Zach Rama and David Decker each had 11.

After the match Ohio State falls to 3-5.  They’ve put collectively a difficult preseason schedule in opposition to USC, UCLA twice, Stanford and BYU twice.  Subsequent week they head into the MIVA effectively examined and can face the gifted Loyola Ramblers.

The Buckeyes hit .292 for the match in opposition to UCLA.  Shane Wetzel, Kyle Teune and Stanislaw Chacinski all recorded double digit kills.

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KP’S Standout Gamers For The Weekend

Dillon Klein, USC: Hit .700 and 22 kills in opposition to Ohio State.  Towards Penn State Klien hit .565 and contributed 14 kills.

Sterling Foley, USC: Hit .500 and eight kills in opposition to Ohio State.  11 kills on night time two.

Caleb Blanchette, USC: 49 assists and 4 digs in opposition to Ohio State. 46 assists in night time two and USC hit .464 whereas going through Penn State. Blanchette has had USC hit over .300 in all their eight matches this 12 months!

Andrew Rowan, UCLA: Ran the offense of a .449 hitting proportion in opposition to the Nittany Lions. 40 assists in opposition to Ohio State and crew hit .327.

Cooper Robinson, UCLA: 15 kills with a .565 hitting proportion in opposition to Penn State. 5 aces and 17 kills in opposition to the Buckeyes.

David Decker, UCLA: Got here off the bench in night time one and had eight kills on 12 swings.  11 kills on night time two.

Shane Wetzel, Ohio State: 20 kills and hitting .500 in opposition to the Trojans.  In night time two 13 kills in opposition to UCLA.

Will Kuhns, Penn State: On each nights had double digit kills.

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