undVBfan Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 20 hours ago, Dustin said: I agree. But if the play from the last two matches continues, they will be dancing. Maybe even knock off a first round NCAA opponent. If they keep playing the way they have been they're in great shape for a trip to the NCAA's. They'll have to win, it'll take an RPI in the 40's for an at-large bid and UND is currently 137, although it's guaranteed to go up, NAU was 97 and NAU was 118. If UND wins they are likely to get the Gophers in the first round, but having played them earlier in the season might be enough to avoid a first round match up. The NCAA is big on avoiding flights in the first two rounds, if at all possible . And I see that U of M is already anticipating hosing the first two rounds. Which means a bus trip to the cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 On 11/13/2016 at 8:23 PM, SiouxVolley said: UND averaged 1108 people per match, and we didn't have any other Dakota schools at home. Pretty classy that Pryor thanked Ashlee Hardee for laying the groundwork for the program. I remember my first year on campus (2009) and going to a volleyball game where everybody freaked out that the attendance broke 700 people, then 900 and I think the last game for the Great West title against USD they had their first 1000 crowd (I forget if it was at the Betty or ever). Despite the way he went out, Hardee did a lot of great work to build that program. Pryor has seemed to keep the momentum going. Lets hope they cash in this weekend. Can't help to think of how great this team could be next year as well. They both have done a good job of recruiting both NoDak and Minnesota (both outstate and metro). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 At least there's no team van to drive to airport after this year's tournament ;P 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 23 minutes ago, Dustin said: At least there's no team van to drive to airport after this year's tournament ;P too soon... too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 15 hours ago, SWSiouxMN said: I remember my first year on campus (2009) and going to a volleyball game where everybody freaked out that the attendance broke 700 people, then 900 and I think the last game for the Great West title against USD they had their first 1000 crowd (I forget if it was at the Betty or ever). Despite the way he went out, Hardee did a lot of great work to build that program. Pryor has seemed to keep the momentum going. Lets hope they cash in this weekend. Can't help to think of how great this team could be next year as well. They both have done a good job of recruiting both NoDak and Minnesota (both outstate and metro). It be kind of neat to contemplate UND attendance with a rated team. Wichita St, Northern Iowa and even Creighton have had highly rated teams and drew several thousand. Think UND would max out at 2000 average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkota Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 hours ago, SiouxVolley said: It be kind of neat to contemplate UND attendance with a rated team. Wichita St, Northern Iowa and even Creighton have had highly rated teams and drew several thousand. Think UND would max out at 2000 average. To date, UND is 43rd in average attendance in 2016 at 1,108. They lead all Big Sky and Summit schools. But it would be nice to approach 2K and be in the top 25 like the schools you mention. Would possibly be a big recruiting tool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 33 minutes ago, lawkota said: To date, UND is 43rd in average attendance in 2016 at 1,108. They lead all Big Sky and Summit schools. But it would be nice to approach 2K and be in the top 25 like the schools you mention. Would possibly be a big recruiting tool as well. Is there a link to 2016 NCAA volleyball attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkota Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Here is where I found it: NCAA Stats You have to choose VB, then Division I, then go to Misc Stats for attendance figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 33 minutes ago, lawkota said: Here is where I found it: NCAA Stats You have to choose VB, then Division I, then go to Misc Stats for attendance figures. Thanks. UND is actually #36 in accumulated attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lawkota Posted November 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2016 Big Sky awards announced: Dooley, Moser, Merseli and Griffin are 1st team All-Conference. Merseli is Top Newcomer Griffin Most Valuable Player Only 4 non-seniors made the 12-person 1st team, and 3 of them are UND players. Congratulations to these UND athletes!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lawkota Posted November 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2016 Mark Pryor was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year. Congrats to him and the entire staff! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undVBfan Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On 11/14/2016 at 8:44 PM, SWSiouxMN said: I remember my first year on campus (2009) and going to a volleyball game where everybody freaked out that the attendance broke 700 people, then 900 and I think the last game for the Great West title against USD they had their first 1000 crowd (I forget if it was at the Betty or ever). Despite the way he went out, Hardee did a lot of great work to build that program. Pryor has seemed to keep the momentum going. Lets hope they cash in this weekend. Can't help to think of how great this team could be next year as well. They both have done a good job of recruiting both NoDak and Minnesota (both outstate and metro). Anyone remember when UND played in the mini-gym upstairs in the Hyslop. We've come a long ways... I seem to recall the first game over 1000 was against NJIT, back when UND was in the Great West, I think Steve B called them the New Jersey Institute of Trucking, or something like that. Very cool that Prior referenced Hardee, he did a lot of good for the program. Regardless of his unfortunate exit, he left the program WAY, WAY better than when he arrived. Coaches talk about "bettering the ball," he definitely bettered the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 8 hours ago, lawkota said: Big Sky awards announced: Dooley, Moser, Merseli and Griffin are 1st team All-Conference. Merseli is Top Newcomer Griffin Most Valuable Player Only 4 non-seniors made the 12-person 1st team, and 3 of them are UND players. Congratulations to these UND athletes!! Very cool that UND is sweeping the awards. Next year could be very special. But then again, this year already is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, SiouxVolley said: Next year could be very special. But then again, this year already is. Moser will be be tough to replace, but the fact that everyone else comes back does make next year a big one. Especially since next year I'd bet 4 players in rotation will be seniors. I would like Pryor to get some of our younger players some more time, because going to be a lot to replace after next year. Volleyball just is a tough sport to do that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 #2 seed SAC St had a lot of trouble with #7 seed E Wash, but won 3-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 14 hours ago, Smoggy said: Moser will be be tough to replace, but the fact that everyone else comes back does make next year a big one. Especially since next year I'd bet 4 players in rotation will be seniors. I would like Pryor to get some of our younger players some more time, because going to be a lot to replace after next year. Volleyball just is a tough sport to do that though. Jordan Vail and Grace Bettenga seemed to get playing time in non-conference action, but didn't in conference play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 8 hours ago, SiouxVolley said: Jordan Vail and Grace Bettenga seemed to get playing time in non-conference action, but didn't in conference play. The Vail one is strange, because she has best hops on team. I suppose with Moser leaving it will open a middle spot for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 8 hours ago, Smoggy said: The Vail one is strange, because she has best hops on team. I suppose with Moser leaving it will open a middle spot for her. Vail and Griffin just could not get in sync. It was pretty embarrassing in some of those early games. Hopefully they can get that figured out for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Minnesota playing Nebraska on BTN right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planet2county Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The No. 2 ranked University of Minnesota volleyball team came back from a 2-0 deficit and trailed 23-20 in the third set to come back and defeat No. 1 Nebraska in five sets Wednesday night, 21-25, 22-25, 28-26, 25-17, 17-15. The win was in front of a sellout crowd of 5401 at the Sports Pavilion. Minnesota improves to 24-4 overall, 16-3 in the Big Ten, and remains undefeated at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 UND heading to Minneapolis to play Minnesota tough draw but they've seen the Gophers already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 UND gets Minnesota in Minneapolis Friday at 7 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The Minnesota regional is very strong: Hawaii vs Southern Cal gets the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsioux Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Game will be broadcast on WatchESPN/ESPN3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The good news is that UND beat Minnesota in one set earlier this season in the same venue, so they've got good "real world" experience. Like siouxvolley said, that pod is extremely strong with volleyball tradition. Anything UND can learn from being there will be a boon for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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