Friday, November 13
Riverside, CA
7:30 PM
UC Riverside
vs
Cal Poly
Photo by: Carlos Puma
Volleyball Set To Host Cal Poly And UC Santa Barbara
11/11/2015 10:34:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Riverside, CA—The UC Riverside Volleyball Team hosts two home matches as part of Homecoming 2015 this week—Friday, November 13, versus Cal Poly, and Saturday, November 14, against UC Santa Barbara. Both matches begin at 7:30 pm PT.
The Highlanders (9-16, 4-8) prevailed 3-2 in a five-set battle vs CSUN (box score/recap), and swept the Titans at Cal State Fullerton (box score/recap) last week. UCR's four Big West wins are tied for the most in program history.
Helena Peric, the reigning Big West Conference Player of the Week, leads the team in kills per set at 2.97, followed by Fabiana Rosas (2.61), Alexis Urbach (2.29) and Alex Gresham (2.02).
Maddie Hubbell continues to lead the conference in digs per set (4.82), and Chelsea Doyle is fifth in the Big West in assists per set (8.49).
Cal Poly is 17-6 entering the week including 9-3 in Big West play after beating UC Irvine, 3-2, and losing to UC Davis, 3-1, last week at home.
Taylor Nelson leads the Big West in assists per set (11.06), and Adlee Van Winden is third in the conference with 4.02 kills per set. Savannah Nieman leads the Mustang in hitting percentage (.321), while Taylor Gruenewald is their top blocker at 0.83 per set.Â
The Highlanders are 10-21 all-time against the Mustangs, and have won two of the last six matches.
UC Santa Barbara (6-17, 2-10) has lost 5 straight, and is coming off of a three-game sweep at the hands of UC Davis, and a 3-1 loss against UC Irvine last week.
Emilia Petrachi ranks second in the Big West in digs per set at 4.54. Phoebe Grunt is fifth in hitting percentage at .323, while Ali Barbeau is eleventh in the conference with 2.77 kills per set.
UC Riverside is 3-43-2 all-time against UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos have won each of the last eight meetings between the clubs.
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GAME NOTES
TWO YEARS IN ONE
The Highlanders surpassed their combined win total from the past two seasons in just the 11th match of the year (5-6 in 2015, 2-26 in 2014, 2-26 in 2013).
FANTASTIC FOUR
The Highlanders have four wina in conference play this year, tying the 2003, 2005 and 2011 squads for the most Big West victories in a season in program history. UC Riverside has four conference matches remaining to break the record, three of which are at home.
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AND PERIC MAKES FIVE
Helena Peric was named Big West Conference Player of the Week on November 9, making her the fifth player in UC Riverside history to earn the award.
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THE COMEBACK KIDS
UC Riverside trailed two sets to one at San Jose State on August 28, but battled back to win the match, three sets to two. That marked the first time the Highlanders had come back from that kind of deficit to win since September 14, 2012 vs. Florida Atlantic.
On September 25, the Highlanders again roared back from a two-sets-to-one deficit, but this time they also trailed in the fourth vs. Cal State Fullerton, 19-12. They took the fourth set 31-29 and won the fifth, 15-10.
GETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
The Highlanders won their first Big West Conference match of the season for the first time since 2005 with a 3-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton on September 25. The 2002 and 2003 UCR squads also won their first conference matches of the year, but the Highlanders have never begun Big West play with victories in their first two matches.
INDY 500
The Highlanders 3-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton on September 25 was witnessed by 510 rabid UC Riverside fans—the ninth highest attended match in the Division I history of the program ... or rather the 10th highest, as 629 fans attended the team's match against #10 Hawai'i on October 3.
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FRESHMAN SENSATION
Alex Gresham was named to the Big West All-Freshman Team in 2014, becoming the fifth Highlander to be so honored (Ashley Cox, 2012; Megan Reza, 2011; Jamie DeKiewiet, 2002; Shannon Burmaster, 2001)
BLUE AND GOLD DIGGER
Sophomore Maddie Hubbell ranked eighth in the Big West in digs per set last season with 3.59. She currently leads the conference in total digs (448) and in digs per set (4.82). Should Hubbell maintain her digs per set average she will rank fourth in single-season digs per set in the program's Division I history.
She was named Big West Defensive Player of the Week for her performance from August 31-September 6. She is the first Highlander to receive a weekly award since Amanda Vialpando in 2011.
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ALL-TOURNEY TEAMS
The Highlanders recorded five All-Tournament caliber performances during the non-conference portion of their schedule. Chelsea Doyle, Alex Greshman and Fabiana Rosas opened the season by being named to the San Jose State All-Tournament Team (story). Maddie Hubbell earned All-Tournament honors at the Bulldog Showdown (story). Helena Peric was named to the Grand Canyon Invitational All-Tournament Team (story).
SWEPT UP
This season, UCR has three victories by way of the 3-0 sweep, September 4th vs. Grand Canyon, September 12th vs Central Michigan, and November 7 at Cal State Fullerton.
PLEADING THE FOURTH AND FIFTH
The Highlanders played to four or five sets in 13 of 28 matches last season. The 2004, 2007 and 2012 squads all played 15 matches to four or five sets to claim the UCR Division I mark.
This season, UC Riverside has played to four or five sets in 13 out of its 25 matches.
LET THERE BE HEIGHT!
Of the eight newcomers to the Highlanders 2015 squad, five are taller than 6-0, giving UC Riverside eight 6-footers overall, and its highest percentage of 6-footers in the Division I history of the program.
(ALMOST) OVER THE RAINBOW
UC Riverside took the first set from nationally-ranked Hawai'i in the last match of the 2014 season, 25-19. It marked the first time the Highlanders had won a set against the Rainbow Wahine since 1984, spanning 20 sets. UCR also nearly topped Hawai'i in the second set of their September 27, 2014 meeting, but the Rainbow Wahine eked out a 29-27 victory.
On October 30th, the Highlanders took the third set from #6 ranked Hawai'i 25-18, and narrowly lost the decisive fourth set 25-23.
GENERAL PATTON-(COLEMAN)
UC Riverside is in its third season under new head coach Michelle Patton-Coleman. Patton-Coleman came to the Highlanders following five seasons at San Francisco State, where she took over a program that lay dormant for four years (2004-07). The Gators advanced to two NCAA Tournaments during her tenure including a 21-9 mark in 2012 which included a program-record 16 conference victories.
The Highlanders (9-16, 4-8) prevailed 3-2 in a five-set battle vs CSUN (box score/recap), and swept the Titans at Cal State Fullerton (box score/recap) last week. UCR's four Big West wins are tied for the most in program history.
Helena Peric, the reigning Big West Conference Player of the Week, leads the team in kills per set at 2.97, followed by Fabiana Rosas (2.61), Alexis Urbach (2.29) and Alex Gresham (2.02).
Maddie Hubbell continues to lead the conference in digs per set (4.82), and Chelsea Doyle is fifth in the Big West in assists per set (8.49).
Cal Poly is 17-6 entering the week including 9-3 in Big West play after beating UC Irvine, 3-2, and losing to UC Davis, 3-1, last week at home.
Taylor Nelson leads the Big West in assists per set (11.06), and Adlee Van Winden is third in the conference with 4.02 kills per set. Savannah Nieman leads the Mustang in hitting percentage (.321), while Taylor Gruenewald is their top blocker at 0.83 per set.Â
The Highlanders are 10-21 all-time against the Mustangs, and have won two of the last six matches.
UC Santa Barbara (6-17, 2-10) has lost 5 straight, and is coming off of a three-game sweep at the hands of UC Davis, and a 3-1 loss against UC Irvine last week.
Emilia Petrachi ranks second in the Big West in digs per set at 4.54. Phoebe Grunt is fifth in hitting percentage at .323, while Ali Barbeau is eleventh in the conference with 2.77 kills per set.
UC Riverside is 3-43-2 all-time against UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos have won each of the last eight meetings between the clubs.
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| Highlanders vs. Mustangs and Gauchos | ||||
| UC Riverside | Cal Poly | UC Santa Barbara | ||
| 2015 Record & Stats | 9-16, 4-8 | 17-6, 9-3 | 6-17, 2-10 | |
| Roster | Roster | Roster | ||
| Schedule & Results | Schedule & Results | Schedule & Results | ||
| Conference | Big West | Big West | Big West | |
| Current Streak | W 2 | L 1 | L 5 | |
| Most Recent Box Score | W, 3-0 at Cal State Fullerton | L, 3-1 vs UC Davis | L, 3-1 vs UC Irvine | |
| Next Opponent | November 20 at CSUN | November 14 vs Cal State Fullerton | November 21 at Hawai'i | |
| Top Attacker |  | Helena Paric Junior 235 K, 2.97 K/S, .184 Pct. | Adlee Van Winden Freshman 350 K, 4.02 K/S, .209 Pct. | Ali Barbaeu Junior 227 K, 2.77 K/S, .166 Pct. |
| Top Setter |  | Chelsea Doyle Freshman 790 A, 8.49 A/S | Taylor Nelson Sophomore 940 A, 11.06 A/S | Annie Hasselman Freshman 449 A, 5.22 A/S |
| Top Blocker |  | Alex Gresham Sophomore 68 TB, 0.73 B/S | Taylor Gruenewald Senior 64 TB, 0.83 B/S | Elizabeth Shefield Junior 82 TB, 0.95 B/S |
| Record vs. | 10-21-0 (results) | 3-43-2 (results) | ||
| Current Streak vs. | L 3 | L 8 | ||
GAME NOTES
TWO YEARS IN ONE
The Highlanders surpassed their combined win total from the past two seasons in just the 11th match of the year (5-6 in 2015, 2-26 in 2014, 2-26 in 2013).
FANTASTIC FOUR
The Highlanders have four wina in conference play this year, tying the 2003, 2005 and 2011 squads for the most Big West victories in a season in program history. UC Riverside has four conference matches remaining to break the record, three of which are at home.
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| Year | W | L | Pct |
| 2015 | 4 | 8 | .333 |
| 2005 | 4 | 10 | .286 |
| 2011 | 4 | 12 | .250 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 | .222 |
AND PERIC MAKES FIVE
Helena Peric was named Big West Conference Player of the Week on November 9, making her the fifth player in UC Riverside history to earn the award.
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| Player | Position | Date |
| Helena Peric | Outside Hitter | Nov. 1-7, 2015 |
| Amanda Vialpando | Outside Hitter | Sept. 12-18, 2011 |
| Angie Mitchell | Outside Hitter | Oct. 1-7, 2007 |
| Kym Murphy | Outside Hitter | Sept. 12-18, 2005 |
| Jamie DeKiewiet | Outside Hitter | Sept. 6-12, 2004 |
THE COMEBACK KIDS
UC Riverside trailed two sets to one at San Jose State on August 28, but battled back to win the match, three sets to two. That marked the first time the Highlanders had come back from that kind of deficit to win since September 14, 2012 vs. Florida Atlantic.
On September 25, the Highlanders again roared back from a two-sets-to-one deficit, but this time they also trailed in the fourth vs. Cal State Fullerton, 19-12. They took the fourth set 31-29 and won the fifth, 15-10.
GETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
The Highlanders won their first Big West Conference match of the season for the first time since 2005 with a 3-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton on September 25. The 2002 and 2003 UCR squads also won their first conference matches of the year, but the Highlanders have never begun Big West play with victories in their first two matches.
INDY 500
The Highlanders 3-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton on September 25 was witnessed by 510 rabid UC Riverside fans—the ninth highest attended match in the Division I history of the program ... or rather the 10th highest, as 629 fans attended the team's match against #10 Hawai'i on October 3.
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| Date | Opponent | Att. |
| September 24, 2011 | CSUN | 745 |
| September 27, 2014 | Hawai'i (#25) | 731 |
| October 3, 2015 | Hawai'i (#10) | 629 |
| October 27, 2001 | Long Beach State | 625 |
| September 21, 2012 | Hawai'i (#7) | 594 |
| October 4, 2002 | Long Beach State | 586 |
| October 26, 2001 | UC Irvine | 575 |
| September 3, 2008 | UCLA (#6) | 535 |
| November 17, 2001 | Cal State Fullerton | 513 |
| September 25, 2015 | Cal State Fullerton | 510 |
FRESHMAN SENSATION
Alex Gresham was named to the Big West All-Freshman Team in 2014, becoming the fifth Highlander to be so honored (Ashley Cox, 2012; Megan Reza, 2011; Jamie DeKiewiet, 2002; Shannon Burmaster, 2001)
BLUE AND GOLD DIGGER
Sophomore Maddie Hubbell ranked eighth in the Big West in digs per set last season with 3.59. She currently leads the conference in total digs (448) and in digs per set (4.82). Should Hubbell maintain her digs per set average she will rank fourth in single-season digs per set in the program's Division I history.
She was named Big West Defensive Player of the Week for her performance from August 31-September 6. She is the first Highlander to receive a weekly award since Amanda Vialpando in 2011.
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| Digs Per Set (min. 100) | ||
| Sheryl Benson | 5.7 | 1988 |
| Leanna Clark | 5.1 | 1988 |
| Melanie Jones | 5.0 | 1987 |
| Maddie Hubbell | 4.82 | 2015 |
| Janna Stern | 4.5 | 1998 |
ALL-TOURNEY TEAMS
The Highlanders recorded five All-Tournament caliber performances during the non-conference portion of their schedule. Chelsea Doyle, Alex Greshman and Fabiana Rosas opened the season by being named to the San Jose State All-Tournament Team (story). Maddie Hubbell earned All-Tournament honors at the Bulldog Showdown (story). Helena Peric was named to the Grand Canyon Invitational All-Tournament Team (story).
SWEPT UP
This season, UCR has three victories by way of the 3-0 sweep, September 4th vs. Grand Canyon, September 12th vs Central Michigan, and November 7 at Cal State Fullerton.
PLEADING THE FOURTH AND FIFTH
The Highlanders played to four or five sets in 13 of 28 matches last season. The 2004, 2007 and 2012 squads all played 15 matches to four or five sets to claim the UCR Division I mark.
This season, UC Riverside has played to four or five sets in 13 out of its 25 matches.
LET THERE BE HEIGHT!
Of the eight newcomers to the Highlanders 2015 squad, five are taller than 6-0, giving UC Riverside eight 6-footers overall, and its highest percentage of 6-footers in the Division I history of the program.
(ALMOST) OVER THE RAINBOW
UC Riverside took the first set from nationally-ranked Hawai'i in the last match of the 2014 season, 25-19. It marked the first time the Highlanders had won a set against the Rainbow Wahine since 1984, spanning 20 sets. UCR also nearly topped Hawai'i in the second set of their September 27, 2014 meeting, but the Rainbow Wahine eked out a 29-27 victory.
On October 30th, the Highlanders took the third set from #6 ranked Hawai'i 25-18, and narrowly lost the decisive fourth set 25-23.
GENERAL PATTON-(COLEMAN)
UC Riverside is in its third season under new head coach Michelle Patton-Coleman. Patton-Coleman came to the Highlanders following five seasons at San Francisco State, where she took over a program that lay dormant for four years (2004-07). The Gators advanced to two NCAA Tournaments during her tenure including a 21-9 mark in 2012 which included a program-record 16 conference victories.
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