Washington State University Athletics
Thursday, November 18
Pullman, WA
6:00 PM
Washington State University
18-9,12-5Pac-12
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vs
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Oregon
20-7,11-6Pac-12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 16 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 2 |
| Washington St. | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 3 |
Cougars Take Five Set Thriller From No. 16 Oregon
November 18, 2021 | Volleyball
PULLMAN, Wash. (November 18, 2021) – No. 22 Washington State opened its final homestand with a five-set win (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12) over visiting No. 16 Oregon at Bohler Gym Thursday evening.
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The Cougars (18-9, 12-5 Pac-12) recorded their fourth-straight home win, posted their fourth win over a ranked team and swept the season series with Oregon for the second time in the last three seasons after doing so in 2019. The Ducks dropped to 20-7 overall and 11-6 in conference play.
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Three Cougars recorded double-digit kills led by Magda Jehlarova's 15 while Katy Ryan added 12 for her fourth double-digit kills effort of the season and Kalayah Williams finished with 10. Jehlarova led WSU with four blocks while Williams and Hannah Pukis each added three. Ryan also hit a team-high .500 (12-24).
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In the opening set, the Cougars hit .357, held Oregon to a .086 attack percentage and closed the set with a 12-5 run to take the opener 25-16. In the second, WSU used a 10-3 run to build a lead as Ryan heated up with six kills while WSU tallied four service aces to post a 25-19 win and build a 2-0 advantage.
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Oregon evened things up after hitting 66 percent to take set three 25-23 and again hit 65 percent to post a 25-20 win in the fourth set.
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In the final set, the Cougars took advantage of a couple Oregon attack errors and used a 5-1 stretch to build a 9-6 lead after a Penny Tusa kill. A Williams kill gave WSU a 14-11 lead before Ryan clinched it with kill No. 12 of the night. Williams and Argentina Ung each tallied three kills in the deciding set.
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Washington State will wrap up their home schedule Sunday against Oregon State at Noon.
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PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Freshman Katy Ryan stepped up for the Cougars, hitting a team-high .500 (12-24) to record her fourth game with double-digit kills.
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INTO THE TWITTER-VERSE
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The Cougars (18-9, 12-5 Pac-12) recorded their fourth-straight home win, posted their fourth win over a ranked team and swept the season series with Oregon for the second time in the last three seasons after doing so in 2019. The Ducks dropped to 20-7 overall and 11-6 in conference play.
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Three Cougars recorded double-digit kills led by Magda Jehlarova's 15 while Katy Ryan added 12 for her fourth double-digit kills effort of the season and Kalayah Williams finished with 10. Jehlarova led WSU with four blocks while Williams and Hannah Pukis each added three. Ryan also hit a team-high .500 (12-24).
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In the opening set, the Cougars hit .357, held Oregon to a .086 attack percentage and closed the set with a 12-5 run to take the opener 25-16. In the second, WSU used a 10-3 run to build a lead as Ryan heated up with six kills while WSU tallied four service aces to post a 25-19 win and build a 2-0 advantage.
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Oregon evened things up after hitting 66 percent to take set three 25-23 and again hit 65 percent to post a 25-20 win in the fourth set.
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In the final set, the Cougars took advantage of a couple Oregon attack errors and used a 5-1 stretch to build a 9-6 lead after a Penny Tusa kill. A Williams kill gave WSU a 14-11 lead before Ryan clinched it with kill No. 12 of the night. Williams and Argentina Ung each tallied three kills in the deciding set.
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Washington State will wrap up their home schedule Sunday against Oregon State at Noon.
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PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Freshman Katy Ryan stepped up for the Cougars, hitting a team-high .500 (12-24) to record her fourth game with double-digit kills.
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INTO THE TWITTER-VERSE
S5 | Cougs aren't afraid of a little competition
— Cougar Volleyball (@WSUCougarVB) November 19, 2021
Watch live: https://t.co/r4tUTw4aho#GoCougs | #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/Mtq2iSBTGx
S4 | Now that's how to get a point!
— Cougar Volleyball (@WSUCougarVB) November 19, 2021
Watch live: https://t.co/r4tUTw4aho#GoCougs | #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/QpuE7U213s
S3 | Teamwork makes the dream work
— Cougar Volleyball (@WSUCougarVB) November 19, 2021
Watch live: https://t.co/r4tUTw4aho#GoCougs | #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/6autqx0AXu
S1 | That's WSU's ace queen @penina_5_penny
— Cougar Volleyball (@WSUCougarVB) November 19, 2021
Watch live: https://t.co/r4tUTw4aho#GoCougs | #BackHome pic.twitter.com/IjMnRrnkFJ
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Team Stats
Oregon
WSU
Kills
59
63
Errors
21
22
Attempts
150
161
Hitting %
.253
.255
Points
73
78
Assists
54
47
Aces
4
8
Blocks
10
7
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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