Match Thread - PSU @ Rutgers: 11-6-2022 12:00 p.m. ET
Nov 6, 2022 9:42:04 GMT -5
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Penn State (18-6, 7-6 in the B1G) @ Rutgers (8-17, 2-11 in the B1G) 11-6-2022 12:00 p.m. ET
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SERIES HISTORY
• Penn State is 40-9 in the all-time series with Rutgers. The teams first played in 1977.
• The Lions have won 30 straight matches against the Scarlet Knights, with the last set loss coming in 1982.
• Penn State is 11-1 in road matches against Rutgers, with the last loss coming in 1979.
SCOUTING RUTGERS
• Rutgers may be only 2-11 in the B1G, but their last match was an impressive sweep over Iowa -- 25-14, 25-14, 25-23. In case anyone has forgotten, Iowa nearly pulled off the upset over Penn State in a tough 5-setter on October 15th (25-27, 25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 15-13).
• The Scarlet Knights also have a win over Michigan State in conference play this season.
• 6-2 MB Tina Grkovic ranks 13th in the Big Ten in total blocks with 83.
LAST MEETING
• Katie Clark hit .700 with eight kills and five blocks to lead Penn State to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-21) win over Rutgers on Oct. 23.
• Zoe Weatherington, Allie Holland, and Alexa Markley also had eight kills apiece for the Lions. Weatherington hit .571 and added seven blocks, while Holland hit .462 and also had seven blocks. Markley hit .357.
BIG TEN STANDINGS
• Penn State currently sits sixth in the Big Ten standings, just one match behind Purdue for fifth.
• Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Ohio State are in a three-way tie for first place at 12-1.
PROGRAM WIN MILESTONE AHEAD
• Penn State is just one win away from reaching 1,400 victories in program history.
• The Lions would become just the second NCAA Division I team to reach the milestone.
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SERIES HISTORY
• Penn State is 40-9 in the all-time series with Rutgers. The teams first played in 1977.
• The Lions have won 30 straight matches against the Scarlet Knights, with the last set loss coming in 1982.
• Penn State is 11-1 in road matches against Rutgers, with the last loss coming in 1979.
SCOUTING RUTGERS
• Rutgers may be only 2-11 in the B1G, but their last match was an impressive sweep over Iowa -- 25-14, 25-14, 25-23. In case anyone has forgotten, Iowa nearly pulled off the upset over Penn State in a tough 5-setter on October 15th (25-27, 25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 15-13).
• The Scarlet Knights also have a win over Michigan State in conference play this season.
• 6-2 MB Tina Grkovic ranks 13th in the Big Ten in total blocks with 83.
LAST MEETING
• Katie Clark hit .700 with eight kills and five blocks to lead Penn State to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-21) win over Rutgers on Oct. 23.
• Zoe Weatherington, Allie Holland, and Alexa Markley also had eight kills apiece for the Lions. Weatherington hit .571 and added seven blocks, while Holland hit .462 and also had seven blocks. Markley hit .357.
BIG TEN STANDINGS
• Penn State currently sits sixth in the Big Ten standings, just one match behind Purdue for fifth.
• Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Ohio State are in a three-way tie for first place at 12-1.
PROGRAM WIN MILESTONE AHEAD
• Penn State is just one win away from reaching 1,400 victories in program history.
• The Lions would become just the second NCAA Division I team to reach the milestone.
