Friday, October 23
Student Recreation Center
7:00 pm
UC Riverside
vs
Cal Poly
Bianca Endersby tallied a career-high 10 kills for the Highlanders at #21 UC Irvine on Saturday.
Photo by: Bobby R. Hester, (c) 2009
Volleyball Enters Midpoint of Big West Play With Two Home Matches
10/18/2009 3:14:26 PM | Women's Volleyball
The UC Riverside volleyball team begins the second portion of its Big West schedule with seven of its remaining 10 matches at the Student Recreation Center. The Highlanders are still searching for their first conference win of the season and will test their skills against two teams they are playing for the second time this year.
Cal Poly comes calling on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 pm, while UC Santa Barbara, who are currently receiving votes in the latest national poll, make their yearly trip to Riverside on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 pm. Live stats for both games.
In the team's first match ups of the year, UCR dropped both contests by identical 3-0 decisions on the road. Against Cal Poly, however, the Highlanders were close in each match with scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 25-20.
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.
Cal Poly comes calling on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 pm, while UC Santa Barbara, who are currently receiving votes in the latest national poll, make their yearly trip to Riverside on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 pm. Live stats for both games.
In the team's first match ups of the year, UCR dropped both contests by identical 3-0 decisions on the road. Against Cal Poly, however, the Highlanders were close in each match with scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 25-20.
| Highlanders vs CP and UCSB Match Capsules |
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| UC Riverside |
Cal Poly |
UC Santa Barbara |
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| 2008 Record & stats |
8-23, 3-13 BWC |
16-13, 11-5 BWC |
10-15, 6-8 BWC |
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| 2009 Record & stats |
2-15, 0-7 BWC |
6-16, 2-6 BWC |
14-5, 4-3 BWC |
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| 2009 Schedule |
2009 Schedule |
2009 Schedule |
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| 2009 Roster |
2009 Roster |
2009 Roster |
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| Conference | Big West | |||
| Current Streak | L 3 |
L 3 |
L 1 |
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| Most Recent Box Score |
L, 3-0 at #21 UC Irvine |
L, 3-2 vs Pacific |
L, 3-2 vs UC Davis |
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| Next Opponent | 10/30 at UC Davis |
10/30 vs Long Beach State |
10/30 vs CS Fullerton |
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| Top Attacker |  Cowling Senior 226K, 3.90 K/S, .216 Pct |
 McConnell Freshman 239 K, 3.10 K/S, .176 Pct |
 Senior 359 K, 4.60 K/S, .297 Pct |
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| Top Setter |
 Murrey Senior 473A, 8.45 A/S |
 Keanini Freshman 592 A, 8.34 A/S |
 Vargas Junior 878 A, 11.26 A/S |
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| Top Blocker |  Endersby Freshman 6 BS, 68 BA, 1.23 B/S |
 Olowolafe Junior 8 BS, 47 BA, 0.68 B/S |
 Lopez Sophomore 9 BS, 50 BA, 0.77 B/S |
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| All-Time Record Against | 7-12 |
2-32-2 |
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| Highlanders Five Most Recent Results Against | ||||
| W, 3-0 Sept. 26, 2009 |
W, 3-0 Sept. 25, 2009 |
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| W, 3-0 Nov. 21, 2008 |
W, 3-1 Nov. 22, 2008 |
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| W, 3-0 Nov. 15, 2008 |
W, 3-0 Oct. 18, 2008 |
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| W, 3-1 Nov. 16, 2007 |
W, 3-0 Nov. 17, 2007 |
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| W, 3-1 Nov. 10, 2007 |
W, 3-1 Oct. 13, 2007 |
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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 | 3,112 |
| 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 | 2,407 |
| 10 | Jamie Barrah | 1994-97 | 2,374 |
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