Colorado State University Athletics
Friday, September 8
Fort Collins, Colo.
12 PM MT
Colorado State
vs
Ball State
Match Preview: No. 25 Colorado State Hosts Big Weekend in Moby
9/6/2017 2:03:00 PM | Volleyball
THE WEEK
• The No. 25 Rams return to Moby Arena for three matches this week as they host the CSU Tournament on Friday & Sunday.
• CSU will host Ball State, No. 16 Michigan and Idaho State over the two days.
SCHEDULE
Friday
Michigan vs. Idaho State | 10 am
CSU vs. Ball State | 12 pm
CSU vs. No. 16 Michigan | 6 pm [ORANGE OUT]
Ball State vs. Idaho State | 8 pm
Sunday
Ball State vs. Michigan | 10 am
CSU vs. Idaho State | 12 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
• Following this weekend, the Rams will stay in Moby Arena and host their final tournament before starting conference action on Sept. 21.
• Colorado State will host Albany, Xavier and Colorado during next weekend's tournament.
• CSU will open loop play on Sept. 21 and 23 hosting New Mexico and UNLV, respectfully.
RAMS AT A QUICK GLANCE
• The Rams enter the weekend ranked No. 25 in the AVCA poll and have a 5-1 record while carrying a five-match winning streak.
• CSU returned to the AVCA Poll following a perfect weekend at the Home2Suites Invite where it swept then-No. 15 Florida State.
• Kirstie Hillyer earned MW Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday after finishing the week with 20 blocks for an average of 1.54 blocks per set, while adding 35 kills on a .582 attack percentage.
• Katie Oleksak continues to lead the Rams' offense and conference with a 11.52 assist average.
• The Rams are ranked No. 9 in the nation in hitting percentage with a .310 mark.
• Kirstie Hillyer also ranks No. 14 in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.475) and No. 18 in blocks per set (1.59).
OPPONENTS AT A QUICK GLANCE
• Ball State enters the weekend with a 5-2 record after dropping a 3-2 decision to IUPUI on Tuesday night which snapped a five match winning streak.
• No. 16 Michigan begins the tournament with a 5-1 mark with its only loss at USC in the season opening weekend.
• Idaho State carries a 3-4 tally into Moby Arena after a 3-1 loss to Utah Valley on Monday night.Â
• The No. 25 Rams return to Moby Arena for three matches this week as they host the CSU Tournament on Friday & Sunday.
• CSU will host Ball State, No. 16 Michigan and Idaho State over the two days.
SCHEDULE
Friday
Michigan vs. Idaho State | 10 am
CSU vs. Ball State | 12 pm
CSU vs. No. 16 Michigan | 6 pm [ORANGE OUT]
Ball State vs. Idaho State | 8 pm
Sunday
Ball State vs. Michigan | 10 am
CSU vs. Idaho State | 12 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
• Following this weekend, the Rams will stay in Moby Arena and host their final tournament before starting conference action on Sept. 21.
• Colorado State will host Albany, Xavier and Colorado during next weekend's tournament.
• CSU will open loop play on Sept. 21 and 23 hosting New Mexico and UNLV, respectfully.
RAMS AT A QUICK GLANCE
• The Rams enter the weekend ranked No. 25 in the AVCA poll and have a 5-1 record while carrying a five-match winning streak.
• CSU returned to the AVCA Poll following a perfect weekend at the Home2Suites Invite where it swept then-No. 15 Florida State.
• Kirstie Hillyer earned MW Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday after finishing the week with 20 blocks for an average of 1.54 blocks per set, while adding 35 kills on a .582 attack percentage.
• Katie Oleksak continues to lead the Rams' offense and conference with a 11.52 assist average.
• The Rams are ranked No. 9 in the nation in hitting percentage with a .310 mark.
• Kirstie Hillyer also ranks No. 14 in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.475) and No. 18 in blocks per set (1.59).
OPPONENTS AT A QUICK GLANCE
• Ball State enters the weekend with a 5-2 record after dropping a 3-2 decision to IUPUI on Tuesday night which snapped a five match winning streak.
• No. 16 Michigan begins the tournament with a 5-1 mark with its only loss at USC in the season opening weekend.
• Idaho State carries a 3-4 tally into Moby Arena after a 3-1 loss to Utah Valley on Monday night.Â
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