Monday, February 1
Stephenville, Texas
4 PM
California Baptist University
at
Tarleton State
Photo by: Zac Zeman
VB Preview: CBU Takes Aim at WAC-Opening Series at Tarleton State
1/30/2021 7:58:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
STEPHENVILLE – Fresh off a win in its season opener, California Baptist University volleyball is set to begin Western Athletic Conference play at Tarleton State this week.
The Lancers will hit the road for the first time this year to take on the Texans for the first time. TSU is in the first year of its transition to NCAA Division I after proving to be a strong competitor in Division II.
After its original conference and season opener versus Utah Valley was postponed due to the program's COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, CBU took to the court for the first time to host Life Pacific in a non-conference match on Friday.
CBU secured the victory in four sets (25-14, 19-25, 25-19, 25-11). The Lancers served tough, with 11 aces, and posted a .400 attack percentage in the match.
Christine Graf, Calissa Hoye and Sydney Marks paced the offense, as all three had at least 12 kills and hitting percentages at .435 or above. Graf led the way with a match-high 15 kills on a .583 percentage (15-1-24). Hoye finished with 14 kills on a .522 clip (14-2-23). Marks rounded out the group with 12 kills on a .435 mark (12-2-23).
GAME INFORMATION
Opponent: at Tarleton State
Date: Feb. 1-2
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Stephenville, Texas (Wisdom Volleyball Gym)
Video Game 1 (Feb. 1): WAC Digital Network
Video Game 2 (Feb. 2): WAC Digital Network
Live Stats: Statbroadcast – (Game 1) / (Game 2)
While this will be only CBU's second and third matches this year, they are No. 5-6 for Tarleton State. The Texans started the season out with a 3-1 win over Louisiana Tech but have since dropped three-straight, including its WAC-opening series at Grand Canyon and a non-conference match with Stephen F. Austin.
Monday will also serve as TSU's home opener, and the Texans have been historically strong in the Wisdom Volleyball Gym. They've won 119 home matches over the last 10 years and boast an .850 home winning percentage in the last decade.
Amber Strange provides the majority of Tarleton State's offense, with her 58 kills (4.14 a set) standing as 23 more than the next Texan. She's had at least 15 kills in three of four matches so far, and never less than 11.
Kayla Brannon runs the offense, as the setter has 112 assists (8.00 a set). Ana Costas and Lauren Kersey lead the defense, with Costas posting a team-high 62 digs (4.43 a set) and Kersey spearheading the blocking effort with 11 (0.79).
TARLETON STATE AT A GLANCE
The Lancers will hit the road for the first time this year to take on the Texans for the first time. TSU is in the first year of its transition to NCAA Division I after proving to be a strong competitor in Division II.
After its original conference and season opener versus Utah Valley was postponed due to the program's COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, CBU took to the court for the first time to host Life Pacific in a non-conference match on Friday.
CBU secured the victory in four sets (25-14, 19-25, 25-19, 25-11). The Lancers served tough, with 11 aces, and posted a .400 attack percentage in the match.
Christine Graf, Calissa Hoye and Sydney Marks paced the offense, as all three had at least 12 kills and hitting percentages at .435 or above. Graf led the way with a match-high 15 kills on a .583 percentage (15-1-24). Hoye finished with 14 kills on a .522 clip (14-2-23). Marks rounded out the group with 12 kills on a .435 mark (12-2-23).
GAME INFORMATION
Opponent: at Tarleton State
Date: Feb. 1-2
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Stephenville, Texas (Wisdom Volleyball Gym)
Video Game 1 (Feb. 1): WAC Digital Network
Video Game 2 (Feb. 2): WAC Digital Network
Live Stats: Statbroadcast – (Game 1) / (Game 2)
While this will be only CBU's second and third matches this year, they are No. 5-6 for Tarleton State. The Texans started the season out with a 3-1 win over Louisiana Tech but have since dropped three-straight, including its WAC-opening series at Grand Canyon and a non-conference match with Stephen F. Austin.
Monday will also serve as TSU's home opener, and the Texans have been historically strong in the Wisdom Volleyball Gym. They've won 119 home matches over the last 10 years and boast an .850 home winning percentage in the last decade.
Amber Strange provides the majority of Tarleton State's offense, with her 58 kills (4.14 a set) standing as 23 more than the next Texan. She's had at least 15 kills in three of four matches so far, and never less than 11.
Kayla Brannon runs the offense, as the setter has 112 assists (8.00 a set). Ana Costas and Lauren Kersey lead the defense, with Costas posting a team-high 62 digs (4.43 a set) and Kersey spearheading the blocking effort with 11 (0.79).
TARLETON STATE AT A GLANCE
- The Texans won three Lonestar Conference regular-season titles in its history (2015, 17-18) and two tournament crowns (2014, 17), and qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs six years straight, from 2014-19.
- Tarleton State has recorded 10 20-win seasons over the last 12 years and won the 2018 NCAA D2 Regional title.
- TSU was picked to finish tied for sixth in the conference's preseason poll – tied with Dixie State and Seattle U.
- Service has not been the Texans' strength, as they have just eight aces so far compared to 17 from their opponents.
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