THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
PAGE 9B
Albers, Kansas sweep West Virginia in home win
BLAIR SHEADE
bsheade@kansan.com
The No. 22 Jayhawks took down the West Virginia Mountaineers in a 25-15, 25-18, 25-19 sweep last night at the Horeksi Athletic Center.
The Jayhawks have swept ten teams this season and four have been against Big 12 Conference teams. The Jayhawks worked hard for these sweeps and the senior leadership was the key, said head coach Ray Bechard.
In the second set, junior outside hitter Chelsea Albers passed a hard hit ball down the right baseline, which was her first right of the game
and her 200th dig of the season. Albers ended the game with five digs.
Albers is now part of the 200 kills and 200 digs club this season. Albers is the first player to accomplish the 200/200 season since 2011, where Allison Mayfield posted hers.
"I'm more well known to be an offensive threat, but my passing is a bigger skill that I need to work on." Albers said. "I take pride in both of my games, but my passing has improved a lot and I take a lot of pride in that."
Albers, who was named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the week on Oct. 21, recorded a statistic in almost every volleyball category—hitting, blocking and passing. Albers brings value to the Jayhawks, said coach Bechard.
"A right side that can block balls, attack, serve, pass and dig is very valuable." Bechard said. "When she is passing at a high level, her game really elevates."
For a volleyball player to be an all around player, it requires a lot of skill. Albers has that skill, which allows her to barely ever leave the court.
"I have worked hard to improve myself as a well rounded six rotation player." Albers said.
outside hitter Catherine Carmichael started her success the last time the Jayhawks played the Mountaineers.
Last night, Carmichael recorded just eight kills, but she played well, said Bechard, Carmichael, who came to Kansas freshman year not playing much volleyball, has recorded 65 kills since becoming the starter on Oct. 19 against West Virginia.
"I feel like I'm playing pretty well," Carmichael said. "Everyone has their ups and downs, but when you come in and you have a team that knows how to work together, we're a mature and older team and we know how to play together and that
Carmichael, being a redshirt senior, had a hard time not starting from the beginning of the season.
works in our favor."
"It was tough, I'm not going to say it was not," Carmichael said. "Things don't always go your way, but when they do, you go in and give it your best. When they don't, you turn and cheer your team on."
Carmichael's success comes from her hard work in practice and being patient while waiting for her time to play.
"My goal everyday is to come into practice and work hard and that's what I do," Carmichael said. "When your role is to play, you play. And
when your role is to cheer on the team, you cheer on the team."
The team switched the rotation from sophomore outside hitter Tiana Dockery to Carmichael since the Jayhawks played in Morgantown, W. Va. Carmichael provides the team with some abilities that Dockery couldn't bring.
"Cathy (Carmichael) can hit high and hit over people," Bechard said. "She place the ball line well and she is as physical blocker on the left side as there is in the Big 12."
MLS
Edited by Hannah Barling
Zusi leads Sporting to series comeback win over Revolution
BEN FELDERSTEIN
bfelderstein@kansan.com
Sporting Kansas City entered the night trailing the New England Revolution 2-1 in the aggregate. New England defeated Sporting 2-1 in their previous match. Sporting, being a defensive-minded squad, came into last night's match with caution on their minds. A one goal differential was all Sporting needed to force overtime.
The scoreless tie was broken in the 41st minute on a rebounded goal from Sporting's defensmen, Aurelien Collin. Forward Dominic Dwyer crossed the ball into the box and the ball rebounded off the goalie's hands, landing right at the feet of Collin. Collin finished and tied the aggregate at two goals per team.
The first half ended with Sporting leading not only in goals, but also in possession and shots on goal. Sporting completely dominated the first half.
The Revolution came out of the locker room after the first half with a more aggressive style of play, but they still seemed to be a step behind. Sporting's defense remained razor sharp.
In the 68th minute, New England was finally able to break through. A foul was called on Sporting defenseman Matt Besler, giving New England a free kick. New England midfielder Kelyn Rowe served the ball into the box, where it was finished by forward Dimitry Imbongo, giving the Revolution a 3-2 lead in the aggregate. Sporting's defenseman Seth Sinovic scored the second goal of the night in the 79th minute.
As full time ended, the aggregate score remained 3-3, sending the game into overtime.
The first overtime period began with both teams trading possession back and forth. In the 96th minute, Sporting's Paulo Nagamura was subbed out for forward Soony Saad to add offensive pressure. The two teams remained locked up for the aggregate 3-3 at the end of the first overtime period.
The final overtime period started out like the first half did; Sporting was in possession and they were moving up the field fast. Sporting was finally able to break the aggregate tie in the 113th minute of the game. Claudio Bieler took the pinpoint pass from Benny Feilhabet and finished with just seven minutes left of play. Head coach Peter Vermes' decision to put an extra attacker certainly paid off.
Sporting KC was able to overcome a one-goal aggregate deficit and power past the New England Revolution 3-1, with the aggregate final score of 4-3. Sporting dominated possession the entire game and played the game they wanted to play. The defense was strong, the midfield play was efficient and the forwards finished when they had to. Sporting KC will host the Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Finals, November 23rd at Sporting Park. Sporting will look to advance to the MLS cup for the first time since 2004.
Edited by Hannah Barling
GEORGE MULLINIX /KANSAN
Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi celebrates with fans at Sporting Park during Sporting's 3-1 win against the New England Revolution on Wednesday.
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