Saturday, October 17
Irvine, CA
7:00 pm
UC Riverside
at
UC Irvine (#21)
Photo by: Bobby R. Hester, (c) 2008
Volleyball Searching For First Big West Win At No. 21 UC Irvine Saturday Night
10/15/2009 8:28:52 AM | Women's Volleyball
The UC Riverside volleyball team will face their third ranked opponent of the 2009 season on Saturday night as they travel to No. 21 UC Irvine for a 7:00 pm tilt (live stats at UC Irvine). The Highlanders previously competed against Utah, ranked No. 17 at the time, and Pepperdine, ranked 19th at the time, at the Utah Classic and Pepperdine Asics Classic respectively.
The Highlanders are still searching for their first Big West win of the year, but will have tough competition as UCR has only beaten the Anteaters three times since transitioning to Division I.
Dominique Cowling (pictured) led UCR with a game-high 18 kills at Cal State Fullerton on Thursday night, but it wasn't enough as the Titans swept the Highlanders three games to none.
GAME NOTES
SMACK THAT
Seniors Dominique Cowling and Tonbara Youpele each recorded over 20 kills apiece at CSUB on Oct. 9. The last time two UCR players posted over 20 kills each came on Nov. 6, 2004 as Valeria Bueno and Jamie DeKiewiet tallied 23 and 27 kills respectively.
LUCKY NUMBER FIVE
The Highlanders two wins during the 2009 season have both been of the 3-2 variety: first at Sac State on Sept. 5 and at CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 9. Last season, two of UCR's wins were also of the 3-2 kind.
NEW FACE AT THE HELM
For the first time in 39 years the UC Riverside women's volleyball team has a new head coach at the helm of the program. The Highlanders hired former US Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach Ron Larsen on May 1, 2009, replacing longtime coach Sue Gozansky who retired after the 2008 season. Larsen earned his first win as a member of the Highlanders in a 3-2 marathon battle at Sacramento State on Sept. 5.
ALL-TOURNAMENT
Senior outside hitter Dominique Cowling was named to the 2009 Utah Classic All-Tournament team after tallying 39 kills and averaging 3.90 kills per game, while senior outside hitter / middle blocker Kelley Quinn was named to the 2009 Sac State Invitational All-Tournament team for matches played Sept. 4-5. Bianca Endersby was the third Highlanders tournament honoree as she was named to the Pepperdine Asics Classic All-Tournament team after UCR's matches in Malibu on Sept. 11-13.
MAY I ASSIST YOU PLEASE?
Senior setter Brittney Murrey ended the 2008 season ranked third all-time in Highlanders history in assists (2,639) and assists per game (8.8). The El Cerrito, CA native will set her sights on surpassing Kym Murphy (3,407) at the second slot by season's end.
KILLER ATTACK
Dominique Cowling surpassed Michelle Close '93 after her matches against UC Davis and Pacific on Oct. 2-3 to take hold of the 10th spot on the Highlanders career total attacks list. She then moved up the ranks to ninth place after the Highlanders match at Cal State Fullerton on Oct. 15.
The Highlanders are still searching for their first Big West win of the year, but will have tough competition as UCR has only beaten the Anteaters three times since transitioning to Division I.
Dominique Cowling (pictured) led UCR with a game-high 18 kills at Cal State Fullerton on Thursday night, but it wasn't enough as the Titans swept the Highlanders three games to none.
| Highlanders at #21 UC Irvine Match Capsule |
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| UC Riverside |
#21 UC Irvine |
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| 2008 Record & stats |
8-23, 3-13 BWC |
17-12, 12-4 BWC |
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| 2009 Record & stats |
2-14, 0-6 BWC |
13-3, 3-1 BWC |
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| 2009 Schedule | 2009 Schedule |
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| 2009 Roster | 2009 Roster |
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| Conference |
Big West | |||
| Current Streak | L 2 |
W 3 |
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| Most Recent Box Score |
L, 3-0 at CS Fullerton |
W, 3-1 at CS Northridge |
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| Next Opponent | 10/23 vs Cal Poly |
10/23 vs UCSB |
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| Top Attacker |  Senior 214 K, 3.89 K/S, .216 Pct |
 Junior 217 K, 3,74 K/S, .199 Pct |
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| Top Setter |
 Senior 446 A, 8.42 A/S |
 Senior 565 A, 9.58 A/S |
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| Top Blocker |  Freshman 6 BS, 63 BA, 1.21 B/S |
 RS Sophomore 6 BS, 49 BA, 0.90 B/S |
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| All-Time Record Against | 12-22-2 |
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| Current Streak Against | L 6 |
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| Highlanders vs Anteaters Division I Results | ||||
| Oct. 25, 2008 at Irvine |
L, 3-0 |
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| Sept. 27, 2008 at Riverside |
L, 3-0 |
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| Oct. 20, 2007 at Riverside |
L, 3-0 |
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| Sept. 20, 2007 at Irvine |
L, 3-1 |
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| Nov. 11, 2006 at Irvine |
L, 3-0 |
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| Oct. 20, 2006 at Riverside |
L, 3-1 |
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| Nov. 12, 2005 at Riverside |
W, 3-2 |
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| Oct. 14, 2005 at Irvine |
W, 3-1 |
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| Nov. 19, 2004 at Riverside |
L, 3-2 |
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| Sept. 28, 2004 at Irvine |
L, 3-2 |
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| Nov. 21, 2003 at Irvine |
L, 3-0 |
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| Sept. 20, 2003 at Riverside |
L, 3-2 |
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| Nov. 2, 2002 at Irvine |
L, 3-0 |
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| Oct. 5, 2002 at Riverside |
L, 3-1 |
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| Oct. 26, 2001 at Riverside |
L, 3-2 |
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| Sept. 29, 2001 at Irvine |
W, 3-1 |
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GAME NOTES
SMACK THAT
Seniors Dominique Cowling and Tonbara Youpele each recorded over 20 kills apiece at CSUB on Oct. 9. The last time two UCR players posted over 20 kills each came on Nov. 6, 2004 as Valeria Bueno and Jamie DeKiewiet tallied 23 and 27 kills respectively.
LUCKY NUMBER FIVE
The Highlanders two wins during the 2009 season have both been of the 3-2 variety: first at Sac State on Sept. 5 and at CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 9. Last season, two of UCR's wins were also of the 3-2 kind.
NEW FACE AT THE HELM
For the first time in 39 years the UC Riverside women's volleyball team has a new head coach at the helm of the program. The Highlanders hired former US Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach Ron Larsen on May 1, 2009, replacing longtime coach Sue Gozansky who retired after the 2008 season. Larsen earned his first win as a member of the Highlanders in a 3-2 marathon battle at Sacramento State on Sept. 5.
ALL-TOURNAMENT
Senior outside hitter Dominique Cowling was named to the 2009 Utah Classic All-Tournament team after tallying 39 kills and averaging 3.90 kills per game, while senior outside hitter / middle blocker Kelley Quinn was named to the 2009 Sac State Invitational All-Tournament team for matches played Sept. 4-5. Bianca Endersby was the third Highlanders tournament honoree as she was named to the Pepperdine Asics Classic All-Tournament team after UCR's matches in Malibu on Sept. 11-13.
MAY I ASSIST YOU PLEASE?
Senior setter Brittney Murrey ended the 2008 season ranked third all-time in Highlanders history in assists (2,639) and assists per game (8.8). The El Cerrito, CA native will set her sights on surpassing Kym Murphy (3,407) at the second slot by season's end.
| Career Assists |
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| Player | Years | A | |
| 1 | Regina Carbajal | 1987-90 | 4,492 |
| 2 | Kym Murphy | 2002-04 | 3,407 |
| 3 | Brittney Murrey | 2006-09 | 3,085 |
| 4 | Christi Karsten | 1990-93 | 2,608 |
| 5 | Laura Ratto | 1997-00 | 2,563 |
KILLER ATTACK
Dominique Cowling surpassed Michelle Close '93 after her matches against UC Davis and Pacific on Oct. 2-3 to take hold of the 10th spot on the Highlanders career total attacks list. She then moved up the ranks to ninth place after the Highlanders match at Cal State Fullerton on Oct. 15.
| Career Total Attacks | |||
| Player | Years | TA | |
| 1 | Jamie DeKiewiet | 2002-05 | 4,232 |
| 2 | Sheryl Benson | 1984, 86, 88-89 | 3,327 |
| 3 | Melanie Jones | 1984-87 | 3,136 |
| 4 | Valerie Bueno | 2002-05 | 3,084 |
| 5 | Shandi Bryd | 1990, 92-94 | 3,082 |
| 6 | Pam Hartman | 1999-01 | 2,868 |
| 7 | Leanne Clark | 1986-89 | 2,827 |
| 8 | Rosanna Parizek | 2000-03 | 2,706 |
| 9 | Dominique Cowling | 2006-09 | 2,376 |
| 10 | Jamie Barrah | 1994-97 | 2,374 |
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