Friday, September 14
Morgantown, W.Va.
7:00 p.m.
West Virginia University
vs
Morehead State
Photo by: Steven Prunty
Mountaineers Return to the WVU Coliseum
September 13, 2018 05:56 PM | Volleyball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Following two consecutive weeks on the road, the West Virginia University volleyball team returns to the WVU Coliseum this weekend to wrap up the bulk of its nonconference schedule, as the squad plays host to Morehead State, Penn and Wake Forest in the 2018 Mountaineer Classic, from Sept. 14-15, in Morgantown.
"It's always great to be home and play in front of your home crowd," fourth-year coach Reed Sunahara said. "It's a place we are familiar with, so we are excited."
Of note, this year's Mountaineer Classic is in memory of Roy Bucklew, a loyal Mountaineer supporter who passed away last spring.
The Mountaineers (4-5) open the two-day tournament with the Eagles (8-2) on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. WVU will host a book/school supplies drive for the opening match. Fans who bring books and/or school supplies to donate to the Morgantown Public Library are eligible for a discounted ticket ($2).
WVU will kick off Saturday's doubleheader with free doughnuts and coffee to the first 100 fans, as the Mountaineers take on Penn (3-5) at 11 a.m. West Virginia will return to the court later that evening, as the squad goes head-to-head with Wake Forest (3-6) at 7 p.m. The first 250 fans will receive a free t-shirt, and the second autograph session of the year will follow the Wake Forest match. Additionally, Mountaineer Kid's Club t-shirts can be picked up during the evening matchup with the Demon Deacons.
"Anyone can win," Sunahara said. "Morehead State is pretty hot right now. I know Jaime, and he is going to coach them up. They are doing a nice job. They are 8-2, and they just won three straight matches last weekend. That's what I know about Morehead. Penn just beat Delaware State, and Wake Forest had a good weekend, too. It'll be a good challenge for us. All three teams are good, and we are looking forward to having them here."
Live stats and video for all three matches can be found on WVUsports.com.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com, calling 1-800-WVUGAME or at the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum. All tickets are general admission.
When purchasing online, tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the WVU Coliseum ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until first serve on game day. Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance online at WVUGAME.com to avoid lines at the gate.
Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
The Mountaineers and Eagles have met 11 times in program history, with West Virginia holding a 7-4 advantage in the all-time series. WVU has won four of the last five matches with MSU, picking up a 3-2 victory in its last meeting at a neutral site in 2016.
It's been 18 years since West Virginia and Penn last squared off. The two teams have played just three times since 1982, with the Mountaineers claiming their first-ever victory over the Quakers on Sept. 20, 1991, in Philadelphia.
West Virginia will go head-to-head with Wake Forest (3-6) for the fifth time in program history. The all-time series is knotted at two wins apiece, with the Demon Deacons picking up the latest victory over the Mountaineers on Sept. 10, 2010.
The Mountaineers are coming off a 2-1 weekend at the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament, held on FGCU's campus at Alico Arena, in Ft. Myers, Florida, from Sept. 7-8. Sophomore defensive specialist Lindsay Proctor and freshman middle blocker Kristina Jordan earned all-tournament team honors for their efforts at the two-day event.
The Mountaineers started the tournament with a 3-0 sweep over Western Illinois Friday afternoon. West Virginia returned to the court Saturday morning, dropping a three-set match to Albany. Despite the loss, West Virginia managed to bounce back in its final tilt of the weekend, topping host Florida Gulf Coast in five sets later that evening.
"Florida Gulf Coast was a great win for us," Sunahara said. "We fought through adversity. We built some momentum going into this weekend. I was happy going 2-1 on the weekend. I thought we did some nice things Saturday night at Florida Gulf Coast. We have a lot of potential moving forward."
Proctor led the floor defense for the second consecutive week, earning back-to-back all-tournament team honors for her effort. The Grand Island, New York, native had a career-high match at Florida Gulf Coast, recording 21 digs in the win over the Eagles. She also earned all-tournament team honors at the 2018 BYU Nike Invitational (Aug. 30-Sept. 1) a week prior. Proctor has played in all 32 sets for the Mountaineers this season, leading the team in digs, with 104, to average 3.25 per set. She currently ranks ninth in the Big 12 Conference and has recorded double-digit digs in seven of nine matches for WVU.
Sophomore middle blocker Katie DeMeo leads the team in blocks with 38, averaging 1.46 per set to sit in a tie for second in the conference. She also is tied for 18th nationally in blocks per set. The Mountaineers rank fourth in the Big 12, averaging 2.59 blocks per set, and are 31st in the nation.
Eight of nine freshmen made it into the rotation in the Mountaineers' first three tournaments, with outside hitter Kristin Lux and Jordan starting all nine matches for West Virginia.
Of note, the Mountaineers are eight wins away from collecting their 700th win in program history. West Virginia currently holds a 692-727 all-time record since its inaugural season in 1974.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"It's always great to be home and play in front of your home crowd," fourth-year coach Reed Sunahara said. "It's a place we are familiar with, so we are excited."
Of note, this year's Mountaineer Classic is in memory of Roy Bucklew, a loyal Mountaineer supporter who passed away last spring.
The Mountaineers (4-5) open the two-day tournament with the Eagles (8-2) on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. WVU will host a book/school supplies drive for the opening match. Fans who bring books and/or school supplies to donate to the Morgantown Public Library are eligible for a discounted ticket ($2).
WVU will kick off Saturday's doubleheader with free doughnuts and coffee to the first 100 fans, as the Mountaineers take on Penn (3-5) at 11 a.m. West Virginia will return to the court later that evening, as the squad goes head-to-head with Wake Forest (3-6) at 7 p.m. The first 250 fans will receive a free t-shirt, and the second autograph session of the year will follow the Wake Forest match. Additionally, Mountaineer Kid's Club t-shirts can be picked up during the evening matchup with the Demon Deacons.
"Anyone can win," Sunahara said. "Morehead State is pretty hot right now. I know Jaime, and he is going to coach them up. They are doing a nice job. They are 8-2, and they just won three straight matches last weekend. That's what I know about Morehead. Penn just beat Delaware State, and Wake Forest had a good weekend, too. It'll be a good challenge for us. All three teams are good, and we are looking forward to having them here."
Live stats and video for all three matches can be found on WVUsports.com.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com, calling 1-800-WVUGAME or at the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum. All tickets are general admission.
When purchasing online, tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the WVU Coliseum ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until first serve on game day. Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance online at WVUGAME.com to avoid lines at the gate.
Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
The Mountaineers and Eagles have met 11 times in program history, with West Virginia holding a 7-4 advantage in the all-time series. WVU has won four of the last five matches with MSU, picking up a 3-2 victory in its last meeting at a neutral site in 2016.
It's been 18 years since West Virginia and Penn last squared off. The two teams have played just three times since 1982, with the Mountaineers claiming their first-ever victory over the Quakers on Sept. 20, 1991, in Philadelphia.
West Virginia will go head-to-head with Wake Forest (3-6) for the fifth time in program history. The all-time series is knotted at two wins apiece, with the Demon Deacons picking up the latest victory over the Mountaineers on Sept. 10, 2010.
The Mountaineers are coming off a 2-1 weekend at the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament, held on FGCU's campus at Alico Arena, in Ft. Myers, Florida, from Sept. 7-8. Sophomore defensive specialist Lindsay Proctor and freshman middle blocker Kristina Jordan earned all-tournament team honors for their efforts at the two-day event.
The Mountaineers started the tournament with a 3-0 sweep over Western Illinois Friday afternoon. West Virginia returned to the court Saturday morning, dropping a three-set match to Albany. Despite the loss, West Virginia managed to bounce back in its final tilt of the weekend, topping host Florida Gulf Coast in five sets later that evening.
"Florida Gulf Coast was a great win for us," Sunahara said. "We fought through adversity. We built some momentum going into this weekend. I was happy going 2-1 on the weekend. I thought we did some nice things Saturday night at Florida Gulf Coast. We have a lot of potential moving forward."
Proctor led the floor defense for the second consecutive week, earning back-to-back all-tournament team honors for her effort. The Grand Island, New York, native had a career-high match at Florida Gulf Coast, recording 21 digs in the win over the Eagles. She also earned all-tournament team honors at the 2018 BYU Nike Invitational (Aug. 30-Sept. 1) a week prior. Proctor has played in all 32 sets for the Mountaineers this season, leading the team in digs, with 104, to average 3.25 per set. She currently ranks ninth in the Big 12 Conference and has recorded double-digit digs in seven of nine matches for WVU.
Sophomore middle blocker Katie DeMeo leads the team in blocks with 38, averaging 1.46 per set to sit in a tie for second in the conference. She also is tied for 18th nationally in blocks per set. The Mountaineers rank fourth in the Big 12, averaging 2.59 blocks per set, and are 31st in the nation.
Eight of nine freshmen made it into the rotation in the Mountaineers' first three tournaments, with outside hitter Kristin Lux and Jordan starting all nine matches for West Virginia.
Of note, the Mountaineers are eight wins away from collecting their 700th win in program history. West Virginia currently holds a 692-727 all-time record since its inaugural season in 1974.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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