Bobcat volleyball tonight at 6:30

[BobcatDel]

WY looked best when they came out of that last timeout. Way to go Cats!

Looked beat not looked best.

Looked beat, not best.

Yes they did! They looked almost look like they conceded. Energy was down…didn’t believe they could make it back!

Proud our ladies kept fighting back when we got down a few points.

[Joe Bobcat]

WY looked best when they came out of that last timeout. Way to go Cats!

Looked beat not looked best.

Looked beat, not best.

Agreed. You could see it in their eyes.

Understandable with the score being what it was and the momentum the Cats had, it was almost going to take a miracle to come back.

[BelgradeBobcat]

How the F did they blow that match against Weber? Are they winning now because there's no pressure? It's all gravy. I don't know, but this is pretty great anyway.

[DMMDCats]

Oh hell yeah

Way to go ladies.

Thanks for the updates.

[Rich K]

Watching a replay of the Wichita State victory over Drake. I seriously hope the match with them is played in Bozeman as the camera work is awful. Truly awful. The play by play guy does well but it's hard for me to follow the match with the zoomed in camera angles. Bobcats deserve a home match!

I did catch the last bit of the UTEP - Clemson match. Wow, the UTEP house was rocking! It would be great to get a final match there as it would be a fantastic feat if we were to beat UTEP there, especially since they are undefeated at home this year. Bobcats's turn to break a home win streak.

[MSU01]

Watching a replay of the Wichita State victory over Drake. I seriously hope the match with them is played in Bozeman as the camera work is awful. Truly awful. The play by play guy does well but it's hard for me to follow the match with the zoomed in camera angles. Bobcats deserve a home match!

I did catch the last bit of the UTEP - Clemson match. Wow, the UTEP house was rocking! It would be great to get a final match there as it would be a fantastic feat if we were to beat UTEP there, especially since they are undefeated at home this year. Bobcats's turn to break a home win streak.

Semifinal game is in Wichita according to the official bracket. Go Cats!

[Rich K]

Watching a replay of the Wichita State victory over Drake. I seriously hope the match with them is played in Bozeman as the camera work is awful. Truly awful. The play by play guy does well but it's hard for me to follow the match with the zoomed in camera angles. Bobcats deserve a home match!

I did catch the last bit of the UTEP - Clemson match. Wow, the UTEP house was rocking! It would be great to get a final match there as it would be a fantastic feat if we were to beat UTEP there, especially since they are undefeated at home this year. Bobcats's turn to break a home win streak.

Semifinal game is in Wichita according to the official bracket. Go Cats!

Well that sucks.

[CatBot]

I was only able to illicitly sneak in bits and pieces, but wow wow wow. Somebody already mentioned something like this, but when WY was scoring they made the Cats look like a high school team. Yet somehow the Cats just kept sticking around and getting small streaks here and there. Snuck into the 5th set, and then dominated. I remember thinking something similar during the previous SAC match. When SAC was on their game, they looked like a whole different class than this Cat team. Yet the Cats turned on the juice when it was most needed and won that match going away. Wow.

In short? This team demonstrates sheer grit, confidence, and determination that is off the charts. This is a magical run to say the least.

[nevadacat]

I wonder how the home teams are chosen.

I found there are Massey ratings for Volleyball. Every team we have beaten in the tournament has been ranked higher.

[thefrank1]

There is a vague explanation of how home teams are chosen on the NIVC website. It appears to be money dirven.

[RickRund]

I think Wyo was ranked 78th by Massey, LADY CATS were 110 and Wyo was picked to win 3-0... We showed them rankings DO NO matter.. Incredible...

[Rich K]

This is the Wichita State Volleyball fan forum. https://shockernet.net/forum/wichita-st ... tournament

I found it interesting as this isn’t the Shocker’s first rodeo. I found it a good read and interesting in the teams that a few picked. They did a scouting report on Drake and it might be interesting if they do a scouting report on the Bobcats.

[Rich K]

This little nugget on their forum:

From a VT post, all the teams at 1% or better -


According to Pablo

18% Wichita State
16% Drake
12% UTEP
7% Georgia Southern
7% St. Johns
6% Pacific
5% Middle Tennessee
4% East Carolina
3% UNLV
3% Clemson
3% Wyoming
2% Sacramento State
2% Northern Colorado
2% Buffalo
2% Eastern Kentucky
1% Ball State
1% North Texas
1% Tulsa


Much of the Shocker's chances depend on enough of them wanting to be there (see last year). That, and getting something out of the left side. The Shocker pod and the Drake pod winners playing each other next week is a big factor also.

[John K]

The Wichita State match is on Saturday at noon MST, correct? Does anyone know if that match will be on ESPN+?

[TheJoeGoldstone]

I see it on ESPN+ upcoming schedule.

[BobcatDel]

Yep. Just pulled it up on ESPN+ and it is there for Sat at noon.

[BobcatDel]

This is the Wichita State Volleyball fan forum. https://shockernet.net/forum/wichita-st ... tournament

I found it interesting as this isn’t the Shocker’s first rodeo. I found it a good read and interesting in the teams that a few picked. They did a scouting report on Drake and it might be interesting if they do a scouting report on the Bobcats.

Nice fan board. Knowledgeable posters. Will be interesting to see if they do post a MSU scout report….we are such an unknown and none gave us much of a chance to be here…probably scrambling to dig something up…..just kidding

If you are a side-out member, Coach Houk does a nice short scout on the opposing team pre-game. Always enjoy hearing his observations on strength and tendencies on the opponent.

Only 804 fans at last match at Wichita State….geez I wished we had a home game……we are s boisterous and large crowd most games.

[BobcatDel]

Any time now I’m sure we will hear about the charter flight to haul a bunch of Bobcat fans to the final four…..

Sorry, lost my head for a minute….

[TheJoeGoldstone]

Only 804 fans at last match at Wichita State….geez I wished we had a home game……we are s boisterous and large crowd most games.

Compared to football, volleyball rankings appear to be the basis for home court games rather than bid money. The inconsistency of the NCAA is shown again, alas. I know there would be over 1000 roaring Bobcat fans if any of these NIVC matches would have been in Bozeman.

[BobcatDel]

Only 804 fans at last match at Wichita State….geez I wished we had a home game……we are s boisterous and large crowd most games.

Compared to football, volleyball rankings appear to be the basis for home court games rather than bid money. The inconsistency of the NCAA is shown again, alas. I know there would be over 1000 roaring Bobcat fans if any of these NIVC matches would have been in Bozeman.

This is going to look like I am answering myself based on the way your response was posted…. But anyway at the sideout banquet it was stated that you had to bid on hosting for the early rounds. If I see Leon wondering the hallways one of these days I am going to ask him. Wyoming definitely had a nice crowd but I guarantee MSU would have had a whole lot more folks than they had at Sac State!!! It would have been loud and boisterous!!