LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 23, 2018) – The Wyoming volleyball team got off to a 2-0 start to MW play this weekend, tallying sweeps over San Jose State and Nevada.
How They Fared
W at San Jose State, 3-0
Wyoming was able to overwhelm the Spartans on defense, recording 14 team blocks and holding San Jose State to a .018 hitting percentage—thanks in part to 26 attack errors. Six Cowgirls recorded two or more blocks, led by
Jackie McBride with a career-high-tying eight and
Reed Copeland with six. Sophomore
Faith Waitsman recorded a new career high with five for the match. Two Pokes reached double digits in kills in
Madi Fields (15) and
Halie McArdle (13).
Once again, the Cowgirls led a balanced offensive attack, with six Pokes recording multiple kills in the match and four recording five or more. Senior
Emily Lewis led Wyoming in kills for a fourth-straight match, recording seven along with two service aces, four blocks and five digs. McArdle was close behind Lewis with six for the match and no errors on a .500 hitting percentage. Setter
Cori Aafedt led the way in assists, racking up 15.
W vs. Nevada, 3-0
The Cowgirls were led on offense by
Halie McArdle, who racked up 11 kills on a .333 hitting percentage. Six Cowgirls recorded four or more kills to combine for a .215 hitting percentage on 42 kills. With 20 assists, setter
Cori Aafedt recorded her eighth game of 20 assists or more this season, followed by
Marissa Hines who also reached double digits with 13.
Senior
Reed Copeland was once again impressive defensively for the Pokes, contributing on 11 of the team's 12 blocks, which was the most by a Cowgirl in a three-set match this season. Junior libero
Madi Fields was impressive on the defensive end as well, recording 21 digs—her fifth game of 20 digs or more this season.
Notable Performances
Halie McArdle
at San Jose State – 6K, 12TA (.500 hit pct); 13DG, 3TB
vs. Nevada – 11K, 27TA (.333 hit pct), 1AST; 7DG, 1 TB
Totals: 17K, 39TA (.385), 1AST; 20DG, 4TB
Reed Copeland
at San Jose State – 4K, 8TA (.500 hit pct); 6TB
vs. Nevada – 6K, 15TA (.333 hit pct); 11TB
Totals: 10K, 23TA (.391 hit pct); 17TB
Madi Fields
at San Jose State – 6A; 15DG
vs. Nevada – 3A, 2SA; 21DG
Totals: 9A, 2SA; 36DG
By the Numbers
3.09 – Average blocks per set for the Cowgirls so far this season, ranking first in the MW, and fourth nationally.
.154 – Wyoming's opponent hitting percentage so far this year, tied for No. 1 in the MW.
1,085 – Average attendance for home Cowgirl volleyball matches this season, ranking second in the conference.
6.00 –
Madi Fields' digs per set average in conference play, which ranks No. 1 in the MW.
10 – Number of service aces for the Cowgirls in two matches this weekend, averaging 1.67 per set so far in conference play.
Social Scene
Up Next
The Cowgirls will head back out on the road next weekend to continue their conference slate, facing Fresno State on Thursday at 8 p.m. before heading to San Diego, Calif., for a showdown with the Aztecs on Saturday at 7 p.m.
