omajay wrote:jaysfan3 wrote:Did anyone go? Curious who started the first game (I’m assuming those are possible starters). Other thoughts? Thanks!
I went to the CU - Omaha scrimmage Friday night. We won 2-1, and all three sets were close. Honestly, we looked pretty average although we rotated a lot of players in and out. Ivy Leuck started at setter, and in my opinion, she is better than Strain. Ivy is a very good server. I know the Cal transfer isn't here yet. So, that position could change. Sydney B. started at libero in sets 1 and 3, and Saige D. played libero in set 2. I thought Sidney looked better. The other starters were JJ, Ava, Abbey Hayes, and Kiara R.
Destiny NS seemed to split time with Hayes, and those two seem to be battling it out for Nora Sis' position. Kiara R. didn't play a lot. Nora Wurtz got a lot of playing time along with the OSU transfer. Sky McCune was not suited up once again. I am not sure why she didn't play.
In my opinion, we seemed very reliant on Ava which is to be expected. I thought we really missed the fire of Maddy Bilinovic and Elise G. Granted, this was a scrimmage. However, we will need someone to take up that vocal leadership role, likely Kiara. We also will need someone to step up and provide a reliable alternative to Ava.
I agree with the earlier comments that we don't seem as good as last year, but with time, we should be okay.
Thanks! I’m assuming the Cal transfer was recruited to be our setter and that will change a lot of things. Probably hard to make judgment without seeing her.
I think Sky recently had surgery for a lingering injury.
