Friday, September 11
Malibu, CA
4:30 pm
UC Riverside
vs
Army
Highlanders Head to Malibu for Pepperdine Asics Classic
8/21/2009 11:58:09 AM | Women's Volleyball
The UC Riverside Women's Volleyball Team returns to the courts this weekend at the Pepperdine Asics Classic, concluding their non-conference schedule with three games in Malibu, CA. The Highlanders face Army on Friday (4:30 pm), Seattle on Saturday (4:30 pm), and the host Waves, ranked No. 19 in the country, on Sunday (2:30 pm).
UCR and Army will be meeting for the sixth time in program history, with the Highlanders owning a 4-1 all-time record against the Black Knights. UC Riverside's match against Seattle on Saturday will be the first meeting between the two schools in the program's tenure.
The last time UCR and Pepperdine took to the courts was in 1978 - more than 30 years ago. The Waves have bested the Highlanders in each of their previous six attempts, so it'll be safe to say that UCR will look to pick up their first-ever series win this weekend. Pepperdine is the second ranked opponent the Highlanders will face this season, the first being #17 Utah back on Aug. 29.
The Highlanders are coming off a 1-2 weekend at the Sac State Invitational, earning their first victory of 2009 in a 3-2 marathon win over Sacramento State last Saturday. Senior Kelley Quinn was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts.
GAME NOTES
IN THE STATS
Four Highlanders are ranked among the top-10 in the Big West Conference in four different stat categories. Brianca Endersby leads all players with 1.55 blocks per game and 34 total blocks, Dominique Cowling is currently third in kills per game with 4.14, Brittney Murrey ranks ninth with 7.95 assists per game, and Amanda Nilsson is tenth in services aces per game with 0.33.
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.
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
UC Riverside returns 12 players from the 2008 squad: six seniors, two juniors, and four redshirt freshmen. Head Coach Ron Larsen and his staff have brought in three true freshman, one junior college transfer, and one redshirt transfer to accompany the returners for the 2009 season.
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, but has a ways to go before nearing Regina Carbajal with 4,492 assists at the top spot.
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 after UCR's most recent games.
BLOCK THIS WAY
Junior Shannon Moyneur and senior Angela Pizzella ended the 2008 season ranked first and tenth respectively on UCR's career blocks per game list. Currently Moyneur still ranks at the top after two weekends of play during the 2009 season.
UCR and Army will be meeting for the sixth time in program history, with the Highlanders owning a 4-1 all-time record against the Black Knights. UC Riverside's match against Seattle on Saturday will be the first meeting between the two schools in the program's tenure.
The last time UCR and Pepperdine took to the courts was in 1978 - more than 30 years ago. The Waves have bested the Highlanders in each of their previous six attempts, so it'll be safe to say that UCR will look to pick up their first-ever series win this weekend. Pepperdine is the second ranked opponent the Highlanders will face this season, the first being #17 Utah back on Aug. 29.
The Highlanders are coming off a 1-2 weekend at the Sac State Invitational, earning their first victory of 2009 in a 3-2 marathon win over Sacramento State last Saturday. Senior Kelley Quinn was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts.
| Highlanders at Pepperdine Asics Classic Game Capsules | ||||
| UC Riverside | Army |
Seattle |
Pepperdine |
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| 2008 Record & stats |
8-23, 3-13 BWC |
26-4, 13-1 PLC | 10-23 | 20-8, 8-6 WCC |
| 2009 Record & stats |
1-5 | 6-2 | 1-6 | 5-1 |
| 2009 Schedule |
2009 Schedule |
2009 Schedule |
2009 Schedule |
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| 2009 Roster |
2009 Roster |
2009 Roster |
2009 Roster |
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| Current Streak | L 1 |
W 2 |
L 4 |
W 1 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
L, 3-1 vs. CSUB |
W, 3-2 vs Marist |
L, 3-0 vs CS Fullerton |
W, 3-0 vs. FGCU |
| Next Opponent | 9/11 vs. Army |
9/11 vs UC Riverside |
9/11 at Pepperdine |
9/11 vs. Seattle |
| Top Attacker |  Senior 91 K, 4.14 K/G, .225 Pct |
 Freshman 112 K, 3.86 K/G, .318 Pct |
 Sophomore 68 K, 2.96 K/G, .103 Pct |
 Sophomore 63 K, 3.32 K/G, .217 Pct |
| Top Setter |
 Senior 151 A, 7.95 A/G |
 Senior 266 A, 9.17 A/G |
 Mellies Junior 168 A, 7.30 A/G |
 Fiers Senior 204 A, 10.74 A/G |
| Top Blocker |  Freshman 4 BS, 30 BA, 1.55 B/G |
 Willis Sophomore 4 BS, 24 BA, 0.93 B/G |
 Keller Sophomore 2 BS, 20 BA, 1.16 B/G |
 Freshman 1 BS, 15 BA, 0.84 B/G |
| All-Time Record Against | 1-4 | 0-0 | 6-0 | |
| Highlanders Five Most Recent Results Against | ||||
| W, 3-2 Sept 8, 2007 |
First Meeting |
W, 3-0 Oct 28, 1978 |
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| L, 3-0 Sept 10, 2005 |
W, 3-0 Oct 17, 1978 |
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| L, 3-0 Aug 31, 2002 |
W, 3-1 Nov 21, 1977 |
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| L, 3-1 Sept 5, 2001 |
W, 3-0 Oct 25, 1977 |
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| L, 3-0 Nov 13, 1987 |
W, 2-0 Sept 24, 1977 |
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GAME NOTES
IN THE STATS
Four Highlanders are ranked among the top-10 in the Big West Conference in four different stat categories. Brianca Endersby leads all players with 1.55 blocks per game and 34 total blocks, Dominique Cowling is currently third in kills per game with 4.14, Brittney Murrey ranks ninth with 7.95 assists per game, and Amanda Nilsson is tenth in services aces per game with 0.33.
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.
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
UC Riverside returns 12 players from the 2008 squad: six seniors, two juniors, and four redshirt freshmen. Head Coach Ron Larsen and his staff have brought in three true freshman, one junior college transfer, and one redshirt transfer to accompany the returners for the 2009 season.
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, but has a ways to go before nearing Regina Carbajal with 4,492 assists at the top spot.
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 after UCR's most recent games.
BLOCK THIS WAY
Junior Shannon Moyneur and senior Angela Pizzella ended the 2008 season ranked first and tenth respectively on UCR's career blocks per game list. Currently Moyneur still ranks at the top after two weekends of play during the 2009 season.
| Career Blocks Per Game (min 75 blocks) |
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| Player | Years | B/G | |
| 1 | Shannon Moyneur | 2007-08 | 1.28 |
| 2 | Allison Donald | 2000-01 | 1.24 |
| 3 | Jill Daniels | 1986-89 | 1.1 |
| Regina Mead | 1984-86 | 1.1 | |
| Ann Maeva | 1986-87 | 1.1 | |
| Beth Cogan | 1990-92 | 1.1 | |
| 7 | Angie Mitchell | 2004-07 | 1.03 |
| 8 | Samantha Bond | 1994-97 | 1.0 |
| Lisa Haney | 1988-89 | 1.0 | |
| 10 | Alison Harrington |
1992-95 | 0.9 |
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