No. 21 Volleyball Falls at No. 18 Arizona Nov 1, 2009
-- The No. 21 Washington State volleyball team lost for the second straight night, falling 25-18, 20-25, 25-11, 25-21 to No. 18 Arizona Saturday night at the McKale Center. Both teams have identical records of 16-6 overall, 5-6 in Pacific-10 Conference play. (Pac-10.org)
Women's Volleyball Round-Up: October 23, 2009 Oct 25, 2009
-- Playing in pink uniforms for the Attacking Breast Cancer Pink Campaign, the Washington State volleyball team rallied to hand No. 4 Washington its second defeat of the season before 2,724 fans, the tenth-largest crowd in Bohler Gym history and the largest volleyball crowd on campus since 1997. . (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Knocks Off No. 4 Washington 3-1 Oct 24, 2009
-- Playing in pink uniforms for the Attacking Breast Cancer Pink Campaign, the Washington State volleyball team rallied to hand No. 4 Washington its second defeat of the season before 2,724 fans, the tenth-largest crowd in Bohler Gym history and the largest volleyball crowd on campus since 1997. WSU (16-4 overall, 5-4 Pac-10) defeated Washington (17-2, 7-2) with set scores of 18-25, 25-22, 25-21, and 25-22, the first win for the Cougars in the last 13 meetings. (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Fall in Three to No. 12 UCLA Oct 18, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team was not able to sustain the momentum of the upset win Friday night against No. 16 USC as No. 12 UCLA defeated the Cougars 25-12, 26-24, 25-12, Saturday night before 1,108 fans in Bohler Gym. "I give credit to UCLA. They did a great job coming out with a lot of energy and executed their game plan. They came out and competed and we didn't," WSU Head Coach said. (Pac-10.org)
Appellate court rules against NCAA in FSU case Oct 14, 2009
Four seniors helped Washington State volleyball get into the Top 25 for the first time since 2003. . (ESPN -- College Sports)
Former Kelso High golfer McCormack settling in at Skamania course Oct 9, 2009
McCormack is a certified Washington State Volleyball Official and worked high school games in Vancouver last season. She simply doesn t have enough time right now to continue. (Longview Daily News, WA)
ESPN gives national nod to WSU volleyballers Oct 8, 2009
SUMMER SCHOOL certainly paid off for the Washington State volleyball team, ESPN.com writes in a story today. "Not only did the Cougars attend classes, but they also spent valuable hours together on the court and participated in a rigorous strength and conditioning program, all in an effort to master the intricate system of second-year coach Andrew Palileo," the story begins. (Cougfan.com)
Pac-10 Women's Volleyball Round-ups: Oct. 3, 2009 Oct 5, 2009
-- Youth prevailed for the Washington State volleyball team as sophomore had 20 kills and freshman had a school record 39 digs to lead the Cougars to a 3-2 win over Arizona State Saturday night before 1,079 fans in Bohler Gym. LOS ANGELES -- The No. 11 Stanford women's volleyball team swept No. 13 USC, Friday in Los Angeles, 25-23, 35-33, 25-18. (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Escapes with 3-2 Win over Arizona State Oct 4, 2009
-- Youth prevailed for the Washington State volleyball team as sophomore had 20 kills and freshman had a school record 39 digs to lead the Cougars to a 3-2 win over Arizona State Saturday night before 1,079 fans in Bohler Gym. Washington State (14-1 overall, 3-1 Pac-10) defeated Arizona State (11-5, 1-3) by set scores of 25-19, 24-26, 13-25, 25-17, and 15-10. (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Upsets No. 18 Arizona 3-0 Oct 3, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team came from behind and scored seven consecutive points in the third set to take a 25-21, 25-22, 26-24 win over No. 18 Arizona Friday night before 1,446 fans in Bohler Gym. The last time WSU defeated a ranked team in Pacific-10 Conference action was in November 2004 (3-2 win over No. 6 USC). (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Opens Pac-10 Play at Oregon State, Oregon Sep 22, 2009
COUGAR VOLLEYBALL OPENS PAC-10 SEASON IN OREGON: The Washington State volleyball team (11-0) travels to Oregon to take on Oregon State (9-3) and No. 7 Oregon (10-0) this weekend ... NOTEWORTHY FACTS ABOUT THE 2009 WASHINGTON STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM: NCAA Statistics (for matches played through 9/20) - 11 ... 67 blocks per set average for tournament) National Rankings - the 2003 preseason Coaches Top 25 poll was the last time Washington State volleyball was ranked or received votes in the poll. (Wsucougars.com)
Prep Notebook: Trendy 'Wildcat' formation has local roots Sep 22, 2009
The Castle Rock Rockets and Toutle Lake Ducks have earned top-five rankings in their respective divisions in the latest Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Castle Rock was second behind King s in the Class 1A poll. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Volleyball Takes on Gonzaga in Spokane Sep 15, 2009
COUGAR VOLLEYBALL PLAYS AT GONZAGA; IDLE TIL SEPT. 25: The Washington State volleyball team (10-0) travels 80 miles north to take on Gonzaga (3-6) Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Martin Center on the GU campus ... NOTEWORTHY FACTS ABOUT THE 2009 WASHINGTON STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM ... National Rankings - the 2003 preseason Coaches Top 25 poll was the last time Washington State volleyball was ranked or received votes in the poll. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Remains Undefeated in 10 Matches Sep 15, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team defeated Cal State Northridge 25-14, 25-19, 25-22, Saturday night in the final match of the Nike Cougar Challenge tournament in Bohler Gym to remain undefeated this season. The Cougars won a total of 10 matches in the 2008 season. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Holds on to Defeat Idaho 3-2 Sep 13, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team needed all five sets to defeat state-line neighbor Idaho before 791 fans Friday night in the second match of the Nike Cougar Challenge tournament in Bohler Gym. Washington State moved to 9-0 on the season with the 26-24, 26-28, 25-20, 14-25, 15-11 win over Idaho which dropped to 4-3. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Defeats Cal State Northridge 3-1 Sep 12, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team remained undefeated with a 25-16, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21 win over Cal State Northridge Friday afternoon in the opening match of the Nike Cougar Challenge tournament in Bohler Gym. Washington State takes on Idaho (4-2) in the 7:30 p.m. match Friday night. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Hosts Nike Cougar Challenge Sep 9, 2009
NOTEWORTHY FACTS ABOUT THE 2009 WASHINGTON STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM: National Rankings - the 2003 preseason Coaches Top 25 poll was the last time Washington State volleyball was ranked or received votes in the poll ... WSU ALUMNI MATCH SET FOR SEPTEMBER 19: The Washington State volleyball alumni will play a match in Bohler Gym Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in Bohler Gym. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Moves to 7-0 with Sweep at Weber State Sep 9, 2009
OGDEN, Utah -- The Washington State volleyball team remained undefeated in seven matches after a 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 win over Weber State Monday evening at Swenson Gymnasium. This is the best start of a season for WSU since 2002 when the Cougars started the season 11-0, and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Championship tournament. (Wsucougars.com)
Pac-10 Women's Vollyball Round-up: Sept. 4, 2009 Sep 5, 2009
OREM, Utah -- The Washington State volleyball team won its fourth consecutive match of the season with a 25-20, 25-20, 25-22 win over Missouri Friday evening at the Utah Valley La Quinta Inn s Invitational being played in the Shurian Family Activity Center. . (Pac-10.org)
Volleyball Adds GameTracker Internet Feature Aug 28, 2009
-- Washington State volleyball fans near and far will be able to follow the action of the Cougars' home matches this season on the internet via GameTracker ... This is the first year for Washington State volleyball to offer GameTracker to fans who have been able to listen to the radio broadcasts of road matches for the past decade on the internet through the Cougar all-access subscription service. (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Opens Season Hosting Nike Cougar Invitational Aug 26, 2009
COUGAR VOLLEYBALL OPENS SEASON AT HOME TOURNEY: The Washington State volleyball team hosts the Nike Cougar Invitational Tournament this Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, in Bohler Gym (capacity 3000) ... MONEY IN THE BANK: The Washington State volleyball team has won its season-opening match 17 of the past 18 years ... NOTEWORTHY FACTS ABOUT THE 2009 WASHINGTON STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Experience - 4 returning starters plus libero from 2008 squad; a total of 9 returning letterwinners Height -... (Wsucougars.com)
Volleyball Practice Open to Public Saturday Afternoon Aug 13, 2009
-- Washington state volleyball coach invites all fans coming to campus for the football scrimmage Saturday, August 15, to come to Bohler Gym and watch the Cougar volleyball team at an open practice prior to heading to Martin Stadium. The volleyball team will begin practice at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Bohler Gym with the football scrimmage set to begin at 2:20 p.m. in Martin Stadium. (Pac-10.org)
Area's best, brightest and most inspirational honored at TDN awards show Jun 25, 2009
Marshall, a former coach at R.A. Long High School who won two state titles, head of the Cowlitz Volleyball Club and a member of the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame, told the athletes that he was pleased to be a part of a ceremony that gives back to the athletic community and recognizes the best of the best. Marshall said he and his family moved to the Longview area 36 years ago, and he has learned that this community supports youth and youth sports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TDN awards ceremony scheduled for June 24 Jun 16, 2009
In addition to Smith, the Red Devils highly successful head coach, the crowd also will hear from invited guest Bill Marshall, former R.A. Long volleyball coach and a member of the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame. Kirc Roland, LCC athletic director and longtime KLOG radio personality, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the second straight year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cougar Baseball Hosts Arizona in Weekend Series Apr 17, 2009
1 Arizona State, April 12 was the first by a Cougar team in any sport since Washington State volleyball defeated Stanford in Pullman during the 2002 season. PITCHING MATCHUPS Friday RH-Preston Guilmet-UA (2-3, 3. (Wsucougars.com)
Washington State Volleyball Begins Andrew Palileo Era Feb 25, 2009
COUGARS WIN THREE OF FOUR TO END SEASON STRONG: The Washington State volleyball team completed the first season of Head Coach by winning three of the last four matches to finish with a 10-19 overall record and a 3-15 record in Pacific-10 Conference action ... BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DONATIONS: The Washington State volleyball team's Attacking Breast Cancer 2008 campaign held during the month of October raised $1,675. (Pac-10.org)
