The Nevada Sagebrush

Briefs

By: Lukas Eggen

Monday, October 26, 2009 - 7:08 PM

VOLLEYBALL

Wolf Pack drops two matches on the road

Facing the same two teams it played last week, Nevada’s volleyball team played at Idaho and Boise State, losing both matches 3-0.

The losses dropped Nevada’s record to 7-15 overall and 3-7 in the conference. The losses also marked the second and third straight matches in which Nevada has not won a set.

Against Idaho, the Wolf Pack was led by outside hitter Kylie Harrington, who recorded a team-high 15 kills. Nevada, however, struggled as a team, recording a hitting percentage of zero for the match and never seriously threatening the Vandals.

Nevada never led in sets one or two as Idaho built a 7-1 lead in each set.

In the third set, Nevada and Idaho were tied at 7-7 before a 5-0 run by the Vandals put them in front for good at 12-7.

On Saturday, Nevada faced Boise State, whom the Wolf Pack defeated 3-1 last week.

After the Broncos cruised to a 25-13 victory in the first set, Nevada played Boise State close, losing the final two sets by a total of four points.

Despite a combined 34 assists from setters Tatiana Santiago and Sonnie Sei, the Wolf Pack had only one player (Harrington) who recorded 10 or more kills for the match.

Nevada returns home this weekend to play San Jose State on Thursday and Hawaii on Saturday.

SOCCER

Nevada gets first win in Hawaii

Natalie Ratnavira and Annabelle Allen each scored one goal for the Wolf Pack and Nevada defeated Hawaii 2-1 on Friday to pick up the team’s first ever victory at Hawaii.

The Rainbow Wahine struck first, scoring a goal in the 11th minute of the first half.

Hawaii forward Ambree Ako scored on Nevada goalkeeper Marie Cove after receiving a header from teammate Britta Bourne.

Nevada responded quickly, as Anabelle Allen tied the game 25 seconds later. Allen’s shot went in after ricocheting off a defender into the goal.

Ratnavira scored the game winner in the 30th minute, when she hit a low shot past Hawaii goalkeeper Kanani Taaca. The goal was Ratnavira’s fourth goal of the season.

Nevada recorded six shots on goal in the match, while Hawaii had nine.

Cove recorded eight saves during the game, increasing her season total to a team-high 63.

The win improved Nevada’s record to 6-11 overall and 3-3 in the conference. Nevada is in fifth place in the Western Athletic Conference.

The Wolf Pack will play its final two regular season matches this week.

Nevada plays at New Mexico State on Friday before hosting Louisiana Tech on Sunday for the team’s final home match of the season.

The 2009 WAC Tournament will be held Nov. 5-8 in Boise, Idaho.

BASKETBALL

Men’s and women’s teams to host event

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will hold “Hoops and Treats” on Friday in celebration of Halloween.

The free event will be held at Lawlor Events Center. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. and the event is scheduled from 1-2 p.m.

Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes and will have the chance to trick or treat with players from both teams. They will also be able to get autographs and photos with players.

Those who are in attendance are invited to stay and watch the women’s team practice after the completion of the event.

“Hoops and Treats” will also help kick off Nevada’s 2009-10 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.

Both teams will play a exhibition game as a final tune-up for the season. The women’s team plays CSU East Bay on Sunday and the men’s team plays Chico State on Nov. 10.

Attendance to the women’s game is free, while men’s tickets cost five dollars.

Season tickets are on sale now and single game tickets will go on sale on Nov. 2.

Season tickets can be purchased at the Link Piazzo Ticket Office in Legacy Hall.