Post by nyline on Oct 14, 2015 18:24:43 GMT -5
We've posted a new 15 Points: 15 Points: IlliNoise Makers and Boilermakers; and Buckeyes; Injury Bug; Border Battle; Sun Devils’ Lost Weekend; More
Here's an excerpt:
1. IlliNoise Makers
Nittany Lion fans (and, we’re sure, the Penn State players) were itching to see Penn State perform on the road in a hostile environment against their toughest away-opponent so far this season. The match against Illinois last Friday in Champaign presented just such a challenge, as nearly 4,000 flans clad in orange for IlliNOISE night showed up to cheer for the #13 Illini. Coming The then #13-ranked Illini had been looking to make some noise by breaking a two-match losing streak (a 3-1 at Wisconsin on September 30th, and a 3-2 loss at Minnesota on October 3rd) and notching a win against a top-10 team. That didn’t work out for Illinois, as Penn State prevailed 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 27-25). The Illini followed that with a loss to Ohio State, and are now 2-4 in the B1G and 11-6 overall, and face Iowa and Nebraska this weekend.
But the UI Marketing & Promotions Staff scored a victory of sorts, by recording a new loudest crowd in Huff Hall — 107 dB (which, according to the website H.E.A.R. – Are You at Risk is the equivalent of a power mower running next to you. The site warns that “regular sustained exposure” to 107 dB can possibly cause permanent damage to your hearing. Coaches probably wouldn’t mind at all, as they are used to turning a deaf ear.)
2. and Boilermakers
A team that has been making some noise in the B1G is #18 Purdue — currently sitting atop the standings (6-0, 15-2 overall). Boilermakers have a very tough road trip this weekend, facing #7 Ohio State on Friday (the match will be live on the Big Ten Network), then taking on #5 Penn State on Saturday at Rec Hall. Purdue is on a roll, having won nine consecutive matches. Ohio State has won 43 matches with Purdue, while losing 39. Penn State leads the Purdue series 51-6.
3. and Buckeyes.
Purdue isn’t the only team on a roll — the Ohio State Buckeyes are off to a terrific start — 2nd in the B1G at 5-1 (and 16-2 overall). Fittingly, their 6-1 Fr. OH Audra Appold was named the espnW National Player of the Week on Oct. 14th for her contributions in Ohio State’s wins at Northwestern and Illinois. There’s no shortage of talent on the roster, as 6-2 Sr. OH Elizabeth Campbell was selected for the honor the previous week.
