Hoosier Hysteria Part I - Volleyball game and women's basketball
Hoosier Hysteria Part I - IU vs. Iowa and Women's Basketball
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Hoosier Hysteria Part I - IU vs. Iowa and Women's Basketball
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Thousands of Hoosier fans fill the seats of Assembly Hall one night in October each year, ecstatic to see basketball – even if it’s only a practice. Since 2007, the basketball-crazed IU fans have enjoyed another twist to Hoosier Hysteria – an actual volleyball match. The IU volleyball team continues the three-year-old tradition of opening the annual event when it plays its only scheduled match at 5:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall on Friday against Iowa. IU volleyball coach Sherry Dunbar, whose first year was also 2007, said the team’s involvement in Hoosier Hysteria goes a long way to earn recognition for IU volleyball. “What the basketball teams have done here and the tradition of excellence and national championships, it’s a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase volleyball in the Big Ten,” Dunbar said. “And to showcase it to fans that might not have seen this level of volleyball, and hopefully, to get those fans to come over here and watch us at U. Gym.”Dunbar said the experience of playing in Assembly Hall in front of a capacity crowd is thrilling and an advantage in terms of the match. “To have 9,000 or 10,000 fans that are Indiana fans cheering for you – huge advantage,” she said. The players enjoy participating in Hoosier Hysteria as well. Senior outside hitter Kelsey Hall, who has been with the team since it began playing at the event, said the feeling it brings never gets old. “I think it gets bigger and better every year,” Hall said. “Most people never even get to say that they get to step in Assembly Hall. It’s such a historic place, and it’s really something special that you get to go in there and play in front of so many people, and so many people that love sports here.” Hall began her collegiate career at UCLA, another university rich in basketball tradition. However, she said the volleyball program there was not involved in a similar way and that the sports festivities IU conducts are unique. “I think it’s something special and something new,” Hall said. “I think a lot of other schools want to follow what we’re doing, and what I think is cool is that they play the women’s basketball after us, and the men’s, so it’s just like a whole day of sports, which is so cool.” Junior middle blocker Taylor Wittmer, who has also participated in each of the volleyball matches in Hoosier Hysteria, agreed. “For the volleyball program to get that opportunity is huge,” Wittmer said. “I think to have all those fans to watch us who normally wouldn’t come out to our games is great because I think if we show that fight and that heart, they’re going to want to come back and watch us every time.” Wittmer, a Loogootee, Ind., native, said Hoosier Hysteria also has carried a greater significance for her. “I used to come when I was in high school,” she said. “I remember sitting up in the stands and thinking, ‘Wow, this is such a cool place.’ And being from Indiana, I’ll always be a Hoosier, so it means a lot.” The tradition has also become a staple for graduate student and right-side hitter Whitney Thomas, albeit in a different fashion. Thomas participated as a four-year member of the IU women’s basketball team. Now playing volleyball, she said she expects an entirely different feeling this year. “I’m used to getting ready to go out and do some drills and stuff at night for Hoosier Hysteria and getting ready for the season,” Thomas said. “But, now, we have a tough game coming up in front of us, and we’re going to be really focused on that.”Thomas said she is also looking forward to seeing how her old team looks after the volleyball match. “I’ve been anxious to see how they’re going to be and see what they’re going to do this year,” she said. In addition to the players who have been involved in Hoosier Hysteria, the team’s seven freshmen will experience it for the first time Friday. One of them, defensive specialist Laura Matula, said she is “so pumped” to play in front of such a large crowd. “It makes the game, it really does,” Matula said. “It just pumps you up even more and makes the win even sweeter. It’s a good way to pull fans in.“This is as real as it gets.”
A message from IU volleyball coach Sherry Dunbar encouraging Hoosier fans to wear pink to Hoosier Hysteria as the volleyball team battles Iowa at 5:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall to kick off the festivities.
A press release courtesy of IUHoosiers.com encouraging IU fans to wear pink to Hoosier Hysteria for Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The IU volleyball team suffered two losses on its road trip through Illinois this weekend.The Hoosiers (13-7, 2-4) fell to Illinois in straight sets Saturday and then dropped a five-setter to Northwestern (11-7, 2-4) Sunday.“We’ve just got to do better,” IU coach Sherry Dunbar said. “Any given night a team can win, and we’ve got to be ready.”The Hoosiers dropped the first contest of their two-match trip, falling to Illinois in straight sets.The Illini jumped out to an early lead in the first set, capitalizing on junior outside hitter Laura DeBruler’s four kills and winning 25-20. DeBruler recorded 12 total kills on the night at a .407 clip and also posted 14 digs and two block assists.IU battled early in the second frame and even led 8-5 as freshman setter Whitney Granado recorded a service ace. However, Illinois opened enough of a cushion late to win the set 25-21.The teams went back-and-forth in the third, and neither trailed by more than three. An ace gave Illinois match point at 24-21, and they held on to seal the victory.The Hoosiers followed the loss at Illinois with a five-set loss at Northwestern.After Northwestern won the first five points of the initial set, IU surged to even the match at 7-7 and didn’t look back, cruising to a 25-17 win.The second frame remained close with IU in control until Northwestern junior middle blocker Sabel Moffett accounted for four straight points to give the Wildcats a 14-13 lead. The Wildcats held onto that lead and won 25-20.Northwestern took late control of what had been a tight third set by winning three straight points from 16-16. The Wildcats held on and claimed the set 25-20.The Hoosiers responded in the fourth, winning eight straight points after trailing 10-13 with Benson posting three service aces in four points. That run propelled IU to a 25-16 victory and forced a decisive fifth frame.The two teams went back and forth on scoring runs in the final set. Kills by Haverly and junior outside hitter Taylor Wittmer, as well as an ace by freshman defensive specialist Laura Matula, tied the set at 13-13, but Northwestern won two straight to close the match.IU’s next match will kick off the annual Hoosier Hysteria. The Hoosiers battle Iowa (10-8, 2-4) at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Assembly Hall.“We’ve got to work harder in practice,” Dunbar said.
The IU volleyball team ended its Illinois road trip with its second loss in as many days, falling to Northwestern in five sets.
The IU volleyball team looks to rebound from yesterday's loss at No. 12 Illinois with a win at 6 p.m. today against Northwestern.
The IU volleyball team dropped the first contest of its two-match road trip, falling to No. 12 Illinois in straight sets.
The IU volleyball team returns to action at No. 12 Illinois at 8 p.m. today.
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____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The IU volleyball team heads on its next road trip with votes for the American Volleyball Coaches Association top-25 poll for the first time in Sherry Dunbar’s tenure as head coach.The Hoosiers (13-5, 2-2) hope to crack the top-25 as they travel for a pair of road matches against No. 12 Illinois (10-3, 2-2) at 8 p.m. Saturday and Northwestern (9-7, 0-4) at 6 p.m. Sunday.“We’ve been working really hard and we deserve to be in the top-25,” sophomore setter Mary Chaudoin said. “I think we’ve made an impact in the rankings with beating ranked teams, and I think we’re going to continue to do so.”Dunbar agreed, saying that receiving that honor in such a competitive conference is a huge step for the program.“It’s all about recognition,” Dunbar said. “That’s the first time we’ve received votes certainly since I’ve been here.”A jump into the top-25 could happen with a victory over the Fighting Illini. However, the Hoosiers know that feat won’t be easy in Illinois’ home atmosphere.“Illinois has a great crowd, a great home-court advantage,” Dunbar said.IU has already won a match in a hostile environment at Purdue Sept. 30, something Chaudoin said has the team ready for the Illini crowd.“Their fans are pretty smart-aleck,” Chaudoin said, “but I think we’ve played in the toughest environment so far with Purdue, so I think we’ve seen the worst.”After their match at Illinois, the Hoosiers travel to Evanston, Ill., for a Sunday evening contest at Northwestern.Freshman outside hitter Jordan Haverly, who earned her second Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor Monday for her efforts against Purdue and No. 5 Minnesota, said IU can’t expect to cruise against the Wildcats.“They’ve been getting a lot better and have been trying to improve their program,” Haverly said. “It should be a good match for us.”Haverly, an Illinois native, said she is looking forward to playing two matches in her home state and hopes both result in wins. “I’m really excited to be able to go back and play in Illinois and just have people from home be able to come see me,” Haverly said, “but I’m just excited to play and just win, hopefully.”
In her seventh installment of "Here's Something from Mary", sophomore setter Mary Chaudoin interviews IU men's basketball player Tijan Jobe and tailgates with the volleyball team before the IU football game against Ohio State. The team has plenty of guests for its tailgate, including athletics director Fred Glass. Who knows, you might even find one Sean Morrison hanging around the scene.
The IU volleyball team has caught the eyes of coaches nationwide.
IU freshman outside hitter Jordan Haverly was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for her efforts against Purdue and Minnesota.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Following its five-set victory at Purdue, the IU volleyball team got another taste of how difficult the Big Ten can be Sunday.The Hoosiers (13-5, 2-2) fell to the Golden Gophers (13-3, 4-0) in straight sets by scores of 25-20, 25-19 and 26-24.“I don’t think we played bad volleyball today,” IU coach Sherry Dunbar said. “I just think when you play a team like that, you have to play great volleyball.”Minnesota received an early boost from junior middle blocker Lauren Gibbemeyer, who posted three kills to guide the Gophers to a 13-7 start and forced an IU timeout. Gibbemeyer recorded seven total kills in the first frame.Gibbemeyer shifted between middle and outside frequently, something she said her team planned to do against IU.“It was really important for us to attack at the pins because Indiana’s a really good ... blocking team,” Gibbemeyer said. The Hoosiers pulled within three on freshman setter Whitney Granado’s serve, and sophomore setter Mary Chaudoin posted two key blocks to keep IU close. However, the Gophers maintained the advantage and won the set 25-20 on an IU service error.Minnesota continued its strong hitting and net play in the second set. Much of the Hoosiers’ offense came from outside hitters, freshman Jordan Haverly and senior Kelsey Hall, who posted six and four kills, respectively.Sophomore libero Caitlin Cox added a service ace, but the Gophers took to win the set, 25-19.IU emerged strong in the third set with freshman right-side hitter Kelci Marschall posting three consecutive kills to begin the frame.The set remained close and needed extra points. A block by Chaudoin and junior middle blocker Ashley Benson propelled the Hoosiers to within one while Minnesota had match point. Hall killed one to tie the set at 24-24 before Minnesota won the next two points to put away the match.“They have a lot of balance and play with a lot of fire,” Dunbar said. “We want to beat Minnesota someday.”
Following its thrilling five-set victory at Purdue, the IU volleyball team got another taste of how difficult the Big Ten can be Sunday.
The IU volleyball team continues the Big Ten season with a home match at 1 p.m. today against No. 8 Minnesota.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Now three games into the Big Ten season, each conference opponent the IU volleyball team has faced has been ranked at some point in 2009.The Hoosiers (13-4, 2-1) hope to seize another victory against a ranked foe as they face No. 8 Minnesota (11-3, 2-0) at 1 p.m. Sunday in University Gymnasium .“They’re great,” IU coach Sherry Dunbar said. “They’re a fantastic team.”The Golden Gophers enter their second weekend of conference play as the top blocking team in the Big Ten at a 2.88 average per match. IU ranks third in the conference with a 2.69 average per set.Junior middle blocker Lauren Gibbemeyer leads the conference with a 1.52 block average and fifth nationally. Before coming to Bloomington to face the Hoosiers, Minnesota will stop in West Lafayette Friday for a date with Purdue, whom IU beat in five sets Wednesday.Dunbar said she was proud of her team winning in a hostile road environment, the freshmen players, in particular.Freshman outside hitter Jordan Haverly totaled 19 kills and 10 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. Middle blocker Samantha Thrower added five block assists and nine kills, including the match-winner in the fifth set.“I like that we can ... give a freshman the ball and let her put it away,” Dunbar said. “I was proud that they didn’t get tentative and stayed aggressive.”Junior middle blocker Ashley Benson, who led IU to victory against the Boilermakers with 21 kills and four block assists, said the team needs to keep in mind what it did Wednesday when it faces Minnesota.“I think, you know, just keep the thought in our minds about us playing Purdue and how hard we fought against them, and bring that to Minnesota,” Benson said.
The sixth episode of "Here's Something from Mary" features guest host, sophomore libero Caitlin Cox, preparing a meal for her teammates and throwing a karaoke party at her house. Also included are highlights from IU's five-set victory over Purdue.