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Beavers Return to Gill to Host No. 13 Washington
September 21, 2018 | Women's Volleyball
ON TAP
• Oregon State returns to Corvallis to host No. 13 Washington (9-2, 1-0 Pac-12) in the Beavers' first home conference game on Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Sunday's match is just the second home contest of the season for the Beavers. OSU defeated Seattle on Tuesday, 3-0, in the home opener.
PROMOTIONS
• Fans who present a ticket stub from Saturday's football game against Arizona are eligible to receive a free general admission ticket to Sunday's match.
• Sunday is also a Jr. Beavs match. Children enrolled as Jr. Beavs receive free admission and a $5 companion ticket.
• The first 500 fans to Sunday's match will receive an orange rally towel.
• 2018 summer camp participants receive free admission with their 2018 camp t-shirt.
• The Beavers will sign autographs following the match.
TV/LIVE VIDEO
• Sunday's match against Washington will be broadcast live on Pac-12 Network, Pac-12 Oregon and Pac-12 Washington with Rich Burk on play-by-play and Nicole Rigoni providing analysis.
• Fans with subscriptions to the Network can also watch the matches on Pac-12.com, or via the Pac-12 Now app.
LIVE STATS
• Live stats will be available for the match and can be found by visiting the volleyball schedule page on osubeavers.com.
• To access live stats via your computer, smartphone or tablet, visit osubeavers.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Fans are encouraged to follow the Oregon State volleyball program via social media. There are several platforms to follow the team including:
• Twitter: @BeaverVBall
• Instagram: @BeaverVBall
• Facebook: /BeaverVBall
AGAINST THE HUSKIES
• Oregon State is 24-62 all-time against Washington. The Beavers swept the Huskies last season for the first time since 1990.
LEADING THE PAC
• Libero Grace Massey leads the Pac-12 with 4.90 digs per set. She has recorded a season-high 29 digs in two of the Beavers' last three matches.
• The Beavers rank second in the Pac-12 with 2.98 blocks per set in 2018. Middle blockers Lindsey Schell and Maddy Gravley rank second and 10th in the conference with 1.39 and 1.18 blocks per set.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
• SDSU/USD Challenge - Amy Underdown was chosen as the MVP after leading the team in kills in each match as the Beavers went 3-0 including a five-set upset of No. 23 San Diego. Maddy Gravley was also named to the all-tournament team.
• K-State Invitational - Haylie Bennett and Maddie Sheehan were named to the all-tournament team.
• Iowa State Challenge - Maddie Goings and Lindsey Schell were each named to the Iowa State Challenge All-Tournament Team and Grace Massey was selected as a tournament co-MVP on the season's opening weekend.
ACES
• Sophomore libero Grace Massey was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following the opening week of the season. Massey accumulated a conference-high 65 digs at the Iowa State Challenge and was named as a tournament co-MVP.
• Freshman setter Maddie Sheehan was named as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week following the SDSU/USD Challenge. Sheehan tied her career-high with 44 assists and added career-bests with six kills and five blocks in a win over No. 23 San Diego.
• Senior Kayla Ellis recently moved up OSU's all-time rankings to fifth with 1,299 career digs. She is on pace to move into the top three on OSU's all-time list by the end of the season. She needs five digs to tie Shelly Smith (1991-94) for fourth in OSU history with 1,304.
ON THE SIDELINE
• Senior Kory Cheshire is out for the season due to an undisclosed injury.
• Senior outside hitter Shekinah Clarke will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
• Both will apply for another year of eligibility and intend to return to the program in 2019.
TICKETS
Purchase single and single game tickets for home events at Gill Coliseum by visiting BeaverTickets.com/volleyball or by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS.
OFF THE BENCH
Oregon State volleyball fans are encouraged to join Off the Bench, the program's new donor club. Click here for more information or call Alex Gary in Our Beaver Nation at 541-737-2370.
CLEAR BAGS
As a ticketed event, Oregon State volleyball matches will now adhere to the Athletic Department's Clear Bag Policy, which was implemented in the spring as an additional security measure and to provide fans a more consistent and efficient entry process. For more information on the policy, click here.
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• Oregon State returns to Corvallis to host No. 13 Washington (9-2, 1-0 Pac-12) in the Beavers' first home conference game on Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Sunday's match is just the second home contest of the season for the Beavers. OSU defeated Seattle on Tuesday, 3-0, in the home opener.
PROMOTIONS
• Fans who present a ticket stub from Saturday's football game against Arizona are eligible to receive a free general admission ticket to Sunday's match.
• Sunday is also a Jr. Beavs match. Children enrolled as Jr. Beavs receive free admission and a $5 companion ticket.
• The first 500 fans to Sunday's match will receive an orange rally towel.
• 2018 summer camp participants receive free admission with their 2018 camp t-shirt.
• The Beavers will sign autographs following the match.
TV/LIVE VIDEO
• Sunday's match against Washington will be broadcast live on Pac-12 Network, Pac-12 Oregon and Pac-12 Washington with Rich Burk on play-by-play and Nicole Rigoni providing analysis.
• Fans with subscriptions to the Network can also watch the matches on Pac-12.com, or via the Pac-12 Now app.
LIVE STATS
• Live stats will be available for the match and can be found by visiting the volleyball schedule page on osubeavers.com.
• To access live stats via your computer, smartphone or tablet, visit osubeavers.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Fans are encouraged to follow the Oregon State volleyball program via social media. There are several platforms to follow the team including:
• Twitter: @BeaverVBall
• Instagram: @BeaverVBall
• Facebook: /BeaverVBall
AGAINST THE HUSKIES
• Oregon State is 24-62 all-time against Washington. The Beavers swept the Huskies last season for the first time since 1990.
LEADING THE PAC
• Libero Grace Massey leads the Pac-12 with 4.90 digs per set. She has recorded a season-high 29 digs in two of the Beavers' last three matches.
• The Beavers rank second in the Pac-12 with 2.98 blocks per set in 2018. Middle blockers Lindsey Schell and Maddy Gravley rank second and 10th in the conference with 1.39 and 1.18 blocks per set.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
• SDSU/USD Challenge - Amy Underdown was chosen as the MVP after leading the team in kills in each match as the Beavers went 3-0 including a five-set upset of No. 23 San Diego. Maddy Gravley was also named to the all-tournament team.
• K-State Invitational - Haylie Bennett and Maddie Sheehan were named to the all-tournament team.
• Iowa State Challenge - Maddie Goings and Lindsey Schell were each named to the Iowa State Challenge All-Tournament Team and Grace Massey was selected as a tournament co-MVP on the season's opening weekend.
ACES
• Sophomore libero Grace Massey was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following the opening week of the season. Massey accumulated a conference-high 65 digs at the Iowa State Challenge and was named as a tournament co-MVP.
• Freshman setter Maddie Sheehan was named as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week following the SDSU/USD Challenge. Sheehan tied her career-high with 44 assists and added career-bests with six kills and five blocks in a win over No. 23 San Diego.
• Senior Kayla Ellis recently moved up OSU's all-time rankings to fifth with 1,299 career digs. She is on pace to move into the top three on OSU's all-time list by the end of the season. She needs five digs to tie Shelly Smith (1991-94) for fourth in OSU history with 1,304.
ON THE SIDELINE
• Senior Kory Cheshire is out for the season due to an undisclosed injury.
• Senior outside hitter Shekinah Clarke will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
• Both will apply for another year of eligibility and intend to return to the program in 2019.
TICKETS
Purchase single and single game tickets for home events at Gill Coliseum by visiting BeaverTickets.com/volleyball or by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS.
OFF THE BENCH
Oregon State volleyball fans are encouraged to join Off the Bench, the program's new donor club. Click here for more information or call Alex Gary in Our Beaver Nation at 541-737-2370.
CLEAR BAGS
As a ticketed event, Oregon State volleyball matches will now adhere to the Athletic Department's Clear Bag Policy, which was implemented in the spring as an additional security measure and to provide fans a more consistent and efficient entry process. For more information on the policy, click here.
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