The Washington State Cougars volleyball team is making history! On Saturday, they advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 with a 3-1 win over the Dayton Flyers. It marks the first time in program history that the Cougars have made it to the Sweet 16.
The Cougars had a strong start to the match, taking the first set 25-20. The Flyers responded with a 25-22 win in the second set, but the Cougars were able to regroup and take the third and fourth sets 25-19 and 25-21, respectively.
Leading the way for the Cougars was senior outside hitter Jocelyn Urias, who had 18 kills and 14 digs. Senior setter Magda Jehlarova also had a strong performance, recording 44 assists and 11 digs.
The Cougars will now face the No. 1 seed Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16. The match will take place on Thursday, December 5th in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Cougars have been on a roll this season, and they are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. With their win over Dayton, they have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. If they can continue to play at a high level, they could make some noise in the tournament.
It has been an incredible season for the Washington State Cougars volleyball team, and they are now just two wins away from making it to the Final Four. The team is ready to take on the challenge of facing the No. 1 seed Nebraska Cornhuskers, and they are confident that they can pull off the upset.
No matter what happens in the Sweet 16, the Washington State Cougars have already made history by advancing this far in the tournament. It has been an incredible journey for this team, and they are sure to make more memories in the coming weeks.
