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Post by bearkitten on Feb 16, 2023 12:56:35 GMT -6
Both matches will be televised on ESPN+. Cards and Loyola tonight at 8:00 and Saturday night with Purdue Fort Wayne at 7:00.
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Post by BSU Card Fan in AZ on Feb 16, 2023 13:01:33 GMT -6
Since we lost at home, these are "must wins" early in the season.
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Post by coastalcard on Feb 16, 2023 21:04:45 GMT -6
Well….at least Jenness looked like he was mending a little.
Drop the Loyola match 1-3
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Post by BSU Card Fan in AZ on Feb 17, 2023 14:13:39 GMT -6
They are not a good team at this point. The numerous service errors are a real killer.
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Post by lmills72 on Feb 17, 2023 22:35:18 GMT -6
They are not a good team at this point. The numerous service errors are a real killer. Yeah, it seems like they are really more aggressive with their serves this year and it doesn't seem to be paying off. Hurting more, it seems. Despite the national coach of the year and the all-American and the talented newcomers, there's no magical season this year. The best we can hope for is they somehow pull it together and become a dangerous team by the end of the year. |
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Post by loganberrie on Feb 17, 2023 22:59:28 GMT -6
They are not a good team at this point. The numerous service errors are a real killer. Yeah, it seems like they are really more aggressive with their serves this year and it doesn't seem to be paying off. Hurting more, it seems. Despite the national coach of the year and the all-American and the talented newcomers, there's no magical season this year. The best we can hope for is they somehow pull it together and become a dangerous team by the end of the year. The best way to describe this year’s team is we have the potential to be very good. Replacing 4 starters with new talented players takes time. The injury to All-American Kaleb Jenness’ shoulder has taken its toll, but he seemed to be his old self at Loyola. Fortunately for BSU, the volleyball season extends into April and the Cardinals have 2 months to develop and become a team that can win the conference tournament. BSU must reduce our serving errors, receive serve better and play better back row defense. The good news is every team qualifies to play in the conference tournament. The bad news is BSU will likely not host it where we have won nearly 90% of our matches in Worthen Arena since Donan Cruz took over the reins. |
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Post by loganberrie on Feb 19, 2023 7:07:59 GMT -6
In the 104th meeting between Ball State and Purdue Ft Wayne, the Cardinals won a hard fought back and forth rivalry match 3-2 played on Arnie Ball Court in the Hilliard Gates Center in Ft Wayne. Tickets line was 20 minutes long for this homecoming weekend match between the long time rivals. It was a critical match for both teams.in order to stay in the hunt for a potential MIVA title despite still being early in the conference season. BSU is now 2-2 and 7-5 overall while PFW drops to 1-3 and 10-4 overall. BSU won the match at the net throwing an incredible block party with a NCAA 4th all time 27 blocks. The Cardinals averaged 6’6” in their starting lineup that Coach Donan Cruz started all 5 sets. BSU dominated set 5 winning 15-8, giving Cardinals fans room to finally breathe in a match that was tight the first 4 sets.
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Post by cardsbballfan on Feb 19, 2023 18:26:35 GMT -6
The Cards are still a force. Maybe not to the level of last season but nonetheless quite good! The level the Cards were at last year is very difficult to sustain.
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