Mavs Host Final Home Matches vs. UND, NDSU
Oct 27, 2003 | Volleyball
The University of Nebraska at Omaha volleyball team will compete in its final home matches of the 2003 season this weekend when the Mavericks host North Dakota at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, and 12th-ranked North Dakota State on Saturday, Nov. 1. The matches will also mark the final home appearances in the Sapp Fieldhouse for the Mavericks' lone senior Kylie Lebeda, who will be honored in a short ceremony preceding Saturday night's match against North Dakota State.
Weekly Schedule
Match 26
North Dakota (15-9 Overall, 6-4 NCC)
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Nebraska-Omaha (10-15 Overall, 1-8 NCC)
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.
Capacity: 3,500
Series: UNO leads 34-8
Last Meeting: UND won, 3-1, on 10/4/03 in Grand Forks, ND
Win Streak: UND has won five straight
Shires vs. North Dakota: 19-8
Match 27
No. 12 No. Dakota State (20-6 Overall, 9-1 NCC)
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Nebraska-Omaha (10-15 Overall, 1-8 NCC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003 at 6 p.m.
Where: Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.
Capacity: 3,500
Series: UNO leads 36-32
Last Meeting: NDSU won, 3-1, on 10/3/03 in Fargo, ND
Win Streak: NDSU has won two straight
Shires vs. North Dakota State: 11-16
Scouting UNO:
UNO is 10-15 overall on the season and 1-8 in the NCC after being swept on the road last weekend, losing 3-1 at South Dakota State and 3-0 at No. 17 Augustana. The Mavericks have now lost 9 out of their last 10 matches.
Junior Amy (Sibbernsen)McLeay (4.32 kpg, .229 hit %) has been the Mavericks' top offensive threat. McLeay, who was married on Sep. 26, has been named to the all-tournament teams at both the Lynn Labor Day Classic and the UNO Tournament, and currently ranks second in the NCC in kills per league game (4.21). Sophomore libero Chelsea Miller (3.10 dpg) and McLeay (3.04 dpg) lead the UNO defense.
Scouting North Dakota
North Dakota is currently 15-9 overall and 6-4 in the NCC. The Sioux received votes in the latest AVCA top 25 and are ranked No. 4 in the most recent NCAA North Central Region rankings. Senior outside hitter Emily Tuve leads the Sioux attack with 3.69 kills and 3.55 digs per game. Senior middle blocker Heather Hanson is second on the team with 3.29 kills per game, while leading UND with 0.87 blocks per game. Junior setter Jamie Skadeland directs the Sioux offense, averaging 12.07 assists and 1.06 kills per game, while leading the UND defense with 3.71 digs per game.
Scouting North Dakota State
North Dakota State currently leads the NCC with a 9-1 league mark and a 20-6 overall record. The Bison are ranked 12th nationally and are second in the most recent NCAA North Central Region rankings. Junior outside hitter Kim Hebl leads the Bison with 3.89 kills and 2.87 digs per game. Hebl leads the NCC with 4.24 kills per NCC game. Senior middle blocker Jenny Gronner-Roisum is averaging 3.63 kills per game and a team-leading 1.43 blocks per game.
NCC Statistical Rankings:
Overall
1. Team - Service Aces (2.01 sapg)
1. Amy McLeay - Kills (4.32 kpg)
6. Christie Johnson - (0.38 sapg)
8. Kylie Lebeda - Assists (9.36 apg)
9. Alyssa Matthes - Hitting % (.271)
9. Alyssa Matthes - Blocks (0.86 bpg)
NCC Matches Only
2. Amy McLeay - Kills (4.21 kpg)
3. Team - Service Aces (1.35 sapg)
8. Alyssa Matthes - Blocks (0.85 bpg)
8. Kylie Lebeda - Assists (7.18 kpg)
9. Amy McLeay - Digs (3.96 dpg)
12. Christie Johnson, Aces (0.31 sapg)
McLeay On The Double:
In her first season in a Maverick uniform, Amy (Sibbernsen) McLeay has recorded a team-high 16 double-doubles, including eight consecutive matches from Aug. 31 to Sep. 12. In addition, she has registered 20-or-more kills on eight occasions. McLeay, who has led the Mavericks in kills in 17 of 25 matches in 2003, was named to the all-tournament teams at the Lynn Labor Day Classic and the UNO Tournament.
Lebeda Climbing Charts
With a team-leading 899 set assists in 2003, senior setter Kylie Lebeda has moved up to No. 3 on the UNO career records chart with 3,829 career assists.
Weekly Schedule
Match 26
North Dakota (15-9 Overall, 6-4 NCC)
at
Nebraska-Omaha (10-15 Overall, 1-8 NCC)
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.
Capacity: 3,500
Series: UNO leads 34-8
Last Meeting: UND won, 3-1, on 10/4/03 in Grand Forks, ND
Win Streak: UND has won five straight
Shires vs. North Dakota: 19-8
Match 27
No. 12 No. Dakota State (20-6 Overall, 9-1 NCC)
at
Nebraska-Omaha (10-15 Overall, 1-8 NCC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003 at 6 p.m.
Where: Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.
Capacity: 3,500
Series: UNO leads 36-32
Last Meeting: NDSU won, 3-1, on 10/3/03 in Fargo, ND
Win Streak: NDSU has won two straight
Shires vs. North Dakota State: 11-16
Scouting UNO:
UNO is 10-15 overall on the season and 1-8 in the NCC after being swept on the road last weekend, losing 3-1 at South Dakota State and 3-0 at No. 17 Augustana. The Mavericks have now lost 9 out of their last 10 matches.
Junior Amy (Sibbernsen)McLeay (4.32 kpg, .229 hit %) has been the Mavericks' top offensive threat. McLeay, who was married on Sep. 26, has been named to the all-tournament teams at both the Lynn Labor Day Classic and the UNO Tournament, and currently ranks second in the NCC in kills per league game (4.21). Sophomore libero Chelsea Miller (3.10 dpg) and McLeay (3.04 dpg) lead the UNO defense.
Scouting North Dakota
North Dakota is currently 15-9 overall and 6-4 in the NCC. The Sioux received votes in the latest AVCA top 25 and are ranked No. 4 in the most recent NCAA North Central Region rankings. Senior outside hitter Emily Tuve leads the Sioux attack with 3.69 kills and 3.55 digs per game. Senior middle blocker Heather Hanson is second on the team with 3.29 kills per game, while leading UND with 0.87 blocks per game. Junior setter Jamie Skadeland directs the Sioux offense, averaging 12.07 assists and 1.06 kills per game, while leading the UND defense with 3.71 digs per game.
Scouting North Dakota State
North Dakota State currently leads the NCC with a 9-1 league mark and a 20-6 overall record. The Bison are ranked 12th nationally and are second in the most recent NCAA North Central Region rankings. Junior outside hitter Kim Hebl leads the Bison with 3.89 kills and 2.87 digs per game. Hebl leads the NCC with 4.24 kills per NCC game. Senior middle blocker Jenny Gronner-Roisum is averaging 3.63 kills per game and a team-leading 1.43 blocks per game.
NCC Statistical Rankings:
Overall
1. Team - Service Aces (2.01 sapg)
1. Amy McLeay - Kills (4.32 kpg)
6. Christie Johnson - (0.38 sapg)
8. Kylie Lebeda - Assists (9.36 apg)
9. Alyssa Matthes - Hitting % (.271)
9. Alyssa Matthes - Blocks (0.86 bpg)
NCC Matches Only
2. Amy McLeay - Kills (4.21 kpg)
3. Team - Service Aces (1.35 sapg)
8. Alyssa Matthes - Blocks (0.85 bpg)
8. Kylie Lebeda - Assists (7.18 kpg)
9. Amy McLeay - Digs (3.96 dpg)
12. Christie Johnson, Aces (0.31 sapg)
McLeay On The Double:
In her first season in a Maverick uniform, Amy (Sibbernsen) McLeay has recorded a team-high 16 double-doubles, including eight consecutive matches from Aug. 31 to Sep. 12. In addition, she has registered 20-or-more kills on eight occasions. McLeay, who has led the Mavericks in kills in 17 of 25 matches in 2003, was named to the all-tournament teams at the Lynn Labor Day Classic and the UNO Tournament.
Lebeda Climbing Charts
With a team-leading 899 set assists in 2003, senior setter Kylie Lebeda has moved up to No. 3 on the UNO career records chart with 3,829 career assists.
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