Post by nyline on Sept 29, 2017 13:19:19 GMT -5
We've posted a very brief write-up on the Illinois match, all of which is below. The post also includes comparisons of hitting, opponents hitting, and blocks for Penn State, Illinois and Northwestern. For the complete post, Click Here.
Here's the very skinny write-up:
Both Illinois and Northwestern will be looking to upset Penn State this weekend, and it’s fair to say that if either team accomplishes their goal, a lot of people will be upset in Happy Valley.
The Illinois match is this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Rec Hall. TV: BTNplus; Stats: GameTracker.
About Illinois
Illinois last lost to Colorado on September 9th (23-25, 26-24, 26-28, 25-12, 15-17). Since then, the Illini have won five straight matches — including a sweep of Northwestern, Penn State’s opponent tomorrow night.
The Illini are a young team, starting 6-2 Jr. setter Jordyn Poulter, 6-3 Jr. MB Ali Bastianelli, 6-2 OH Jacqueline Quade, 6-3 RS-So. OH Beth Prince, 6-0 Jr. MB Blayke Hranicka, 6-4 Fr. MB/Opp Megan Cooney, and lone senior, 5-8 libero Brandi Donnelly. And it showed in the Colorado match, which really was Illinois’ to lose, and they did. The fourth set 25-12 win by the Illini, showed just how good they can be when things are clicking for them. If Penn State takes them for granted, it could be a disappointing night for the Nittany Lions. With a lot of upset people when it’s done.
We are optimistic that Penn State will play well. And win.
Here's the very skinny write-up:
Both Illinois and Northwestern will be looking to upset Penn State this weekend, and it’s fair to say that if either team accomplishes their goal, a lot of people will be upset in Happy Valley.
The Illinois match is this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Rec Hall. TV: BTNplus; Stats: GameTracker.
About Illinois
Illinois last lost to Colorado on September 9th (23-25, 26-24, 26-28, 25-12, 15-17). Since then, the Illini have won five straight matches — including a sweep of Northwestern, Penn State’s opponent tomorrow night.
The Illini are a young team, starting 6-2 Jr. setter Jordyn Poulter, 6-3 Jr. MB Ali Bastianelli, 6-2 OH Jacqueline Quade, 6-3 RS-So. OH Beth Prince, 6-0 Jr. MB Blayke Hranicka, 6-4 Fr. MB/Opp Megan Cooney, and lone senior, 5-8 libero Brandi Donnelly. And it showed in the Colorado match, which really was Illinois’ to lose, and they did. The fourth set 25-12 win by the Illini, showed just how good they can be when things are clicking for them. If Penn State takes them for granted, it could be a disappointing night for the Nittany Lions. With a lot of upset people when it’s done.
We are optimistic that Penn State will play well. And win.
