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San Diego, CA
12:00 PM
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Beavers Set for SDSU/USD Challenge
September 12, 2018 | Women's Volleyball
ON TAP
• The Oregon State volleyball team (6-2) is on the road for the fourth straight weekend head when the Beavers play at the SDSU/USD Challenge Friday and Saturday.
• The Beavers take on UTEP (2-7) on Friday at noon.
• In their second match of the day, the Beavers will face San Diego State (1-8) at 6 p.m.
• OSU closes out the competition on Saturday at 3 p.m. at No. 23 San Diego (2-4).
FOLLOW THE ACTION
• Live stats will be available all three matches.
• To access live stats, via your computer, smartphone, or tablet, visit osubeavers.com.
• OSU's match at San Diego will stream live.
• The Beavers' matches against UTEP and at San Diego State will be available via Periscope which can be accessed on Twitter (@BeaverVBall).
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Fans are encouraged to follow the Oregon State volleyball program via social media. There are several platforms to follow the team including :
• Twitter: @BeaverVBall
• Instagram: @BeaverVBall
• Facebook: /BeaverVBall
AGAINST THE COMPETITION
• Oregon State faces UTEP in the second ever meeting between the Beavers and Miners. OSU won the previous contest.
• The Beavers have met SDSU seven times previously with OSU trailing in the series 3-4 despite having beaten the Aztecs in the last three meetings.
• OSU hold a 3-1 advantage over USD.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
• Haylie Bennett and Maddie Sheehan were named to the K-State Invitational All-Tournament Team over the weekend. Bennett recorded double figure kills in two matches and tied her career-high with seven blocks against Kansas State. Sheehan set personal marks with 41 and 44 assists against K-State and North Texas. It is the first all-tournament team of the season for Bennett, and first for Sheehan in her career.
• It is the second time this season, the Beavers have had all-tournament selections. Maddie Goings and Lindsey Schell were each named to the Iowa State Challenge All-Tournament Team and Grace Massey was selected as a tournament co-MVP on the season's opening weekend.
ACES
• Sophomore libero Grace Massey was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following the opening week of the season. Massey accumulated a conference-high 65 digs at the Iowa State Challenge and was named as a tournament co-MVP.
• Sophomore OH Maddie Goings and Schell were named to the Iowa State Challenge all-tournament team. Goings registered a career-high 25 kills in the win over the Cyclones and was in double-digits in all three matches. Schell also converted at least 10 kills in each match and added 21 blocks in her first college action.
• Senior Kayla Ellis recently moved up OSU's all-time rankings last week to fifth with 1,271 career digs. She is on pace to move into the top three on OSU's all-time list by the end of the season. She needs 33 digs to tie Shelly Smith (1991-94) for fourth in OSU histiry with 1,304.
• Senior middle blocker Kory Cheshire ranks tied (Rachel Hochgesang, 1993-96) for 23rd all-time in total blocks at OSU. She needs 12 blocks to move into the top 20 in OSU history.
• Oregon State returned five starters (Haylie Bennett, Kory Cheshire, Maddie Goings, Maddy Gravley and Grace Massey) for 2018. However, several newcomers have carved out key roles from themselves. Junior transfer Amy Underdown has started every match at OH, while freshman Maddie Sheehan has taken over the setting duties recently. In addition, transfers Montanna Gubrud and Allison Hughes have each started matches at setter as well. Beyond the newcomers, redshirt freshman Lindsey Schell has taken over at middle blocker filling in while Cheshire is out due to injury.
TICKETS
Purchase single and single game tickets for home events at Gill Coliseum by visiting BeaverTickets.com/volleyball or by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS.
OFF THE BENCH
Oregon State volleyball fans are encouraged to join Off the Bench, the program's new donor club. Click here for more information or call Alex Gary in Our Beaver Nation at 541-737-2370.
CLEAR BAGS
As a ticketed event, Oregon State volleyball matches will now adhere to the Athletic Department's Clear Bag Policy, which was implemented in the spring as an additional security measure and to provide fans a more consistent and efficient entry process. For more information on the policy, click here.
• The Oregon State volleyball team (6-2) is on the road for the fourth straight weekend head when the Beavers play at the SDSU/USD Challenge Friday and Saturday.
• The Beavers take on UTEP (2-7) on Friday at noon.
• In their second match of the day, the Beavers will face San Diego State (1-8) at 6 p.m.
• OSU closes out the competition on Saturday at 3 p.m. at No. 23 San Diego (2-4).
FOLLOW THE ACTION
• Live stats will be available all three matches.
• To access live stats, via your computer, smartphone, or tablet, visit osubeavers.com.
• OSU's match at San Diego will stream live.
• The Beavers' matches against UTEP and at San Diego State will be available via Periscope which can be accessed on Twitter (@BeaverVBall).
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Fans are encouraged to follow the Oregon State volleyball program via social media. There are several platforms to follow the team including :
• Twitter: @BeaverVBall
• Instagram: @BeaverVBall
• Facebook: /BeaverVBall
AGAINST THE COMPETITION
• Oregon State faces UTEP in the second ever meeting between the Beavers and Miners. OSU won the previous contest.
• The Beavers have met SDSU seven times previously with OSU trailing in the series 3-4 despite having beaten the Aztecs in the last three meetings.
• OSU hold a 3-1 advantage over USD.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
• Haylie Bennett and Maddie Sheehan were named to the K-State Invitational All-Tournament Team over the weekend. Bennett recorded double figure kills in two matches and tied her career-high with seven blocks against Kansas State. Sheehan set personal marks with 41 and 44 assists against K-State and North Texas. It is the first all-tournament team of the season for Bennett, and first for Sheehan in her career.
• It is the second time this season, the Beavers have had all-tournament selections. Maddie Goings and Lindsey Schell were each named to the Iowa State Challenge All-Tournament Team and Grace Massey was selected as a tournament co-MVP on the season's opening weekend.
ACES
• Sophomore libero Grace Massey was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following the opening week of the season. Massey accumulated a conference-high 65 digs at the Iowa State Challenge and was named as a tournament co-MVP.
• Sophomore OH Maddie Goings and Schell were named to the Iowa State Challenge all-tournament team. Goings registered a career-high 25 kills in the win over the Cyclones and was in double-digits in all three matches. Schell also converted at least 10 kills in each match and added 21 blocks in her first college action.
• Senior Kayla Ellis recently moved up OSU's all-time rankings last week to fifth with 1,271 career digs. She is on pace to move into the top three on OSU's all-time list by the end of the season. She needs 33 digs to tie Shelly Smith (1991-94) for fourth in OSU histiry with 1,304.
• Senior middle blocker Kory Cheshire ranks tied (Rachel Hochgesang, 1993-96) for 23rd all-time in total blocks at OSU. She needs 12 blocks to move into the top 20 in OSU history.
• Oregon State returned five starters (Haylie Bennett, Kory Cheshire, Maddie Goings, Maddy Gravley and Grace Massey) for 2018. However, several newcomers have carved out key roles from themselves. Junior transfer Amy Underdown has started every match at OH, while freshman Maddie Sheehan has taken over the setting duties recently. In addition, transfers Montanna Gubrud and Allison Hughes have each started matches at setter as well. Beyond the newcomers, redshirt freshman Lindsey Schell has taken over at middle blocker filling in while Cheshire is out due to injury.
TICKETS
Purchase single and single game tickets for home events at Gill Coliseum by visiting BeaverTickets.com/volleyball or by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS.
OFF THE BENCH
Oregon State volleyball fans are encouraged to join Off the Bench, the program's new donor club. Click here for more information or call Alex Gary in Our Beaver Nation at 541-737-2370.
CLEAR BAGS
As a ticketed event, Oregon State volleyball matches will now adhere to the Athletic Department's Clear Bag Policy, which was implemented in the spring as an additional security measure and to provide fans a more consistent and efficient entry process. For more information on the policy, click here.
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