Oregon ties school record.Byline: The Register-Guard Heather Meyers had nine kills and Sonja Newcombe added eight Tuesday as Oregon swept Portland 30-22, 30-20, 30-11 in nonconference women's volleyball volleyball, outdoor or indoor ball and net game played on a level court. An upright net, 3 ft (or 1 m) high, the top of which stands 8 ft (2.43 m) from the ground for men, 7 ft 4 1/8 in (2. at McArthur Court McArthur Court is a basketball arena located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene. Also known as "The Pit," it is known as one of the toughest arenas in the country for opposing players to play in. The arena is named for Clifton N. , allowing the Ducks to tie the school record with their 10th consecutive victory. `This team has worked extremely hard to get to this point,' Oregon coach Jim Moore said. `We knew when the year started we had a chance to do some very special things and be successful with this group.' It's the third time Oregon has won 10 straight matches, having done it last year and 1984. The Ducks have opened the season with 10 three-game sweeps, pushing the active record for consecutive games won to 30. Meyers and Newcombe helped the Ducks to a .329 hitting percentage. They also each had two service aces. Nevena Djordjevic had a season-high 31 assists and Katie Swoboda 10 digs as the Ducks remained perfect on the season. Karen Waddington, Kristen Forristall and Neticia Enesi each had three blocks as the Ducks finished with 14. Oregon held the Pilots' attack to a minus-.060 attacking percentage, the best mark for the Ducks this season and marking the sixth time an Oregon opponent has been held under .100 hitting percentage. Ashley Grayson had nine kills for Portand. Oregon will get its chance to break the school record winning streak Noun 1. winning streak - a streak of wins streak, run - an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" Friday when the Ducks play Purdue at the Big Ten/Pac-10 Challenge in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. . `This weekend is undoubtedly going to be a big test for us, but I am confident our players are prepared,' Moore said. `This tournament is going to show us just where we're at for the start of the Pac-10 season.' Oregon plays 20th-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in the tournament. Beavers roll Fresno State for fourth straight win FRESNO, Calif. - Bree Knitter served up 16 consecutive points during a 17-0 run in the second game Tuesday as Oregon State defeated Fresno State 30-19, 30-16, 30-20 in nonconference women's volleyball. Knitter had two aces as the Beavers (7-3) won their fourth straight. Rachel Rourke had 18 kills and Kristin Murray 11 to lead the Beavers. Ashley Evans had 16 digs. Wilgus scores hat trick hat trick n. Sports 1. Three goals scored by one player in one game, as in ice hockey. 2. Three wickets taken in cricket by a bowler in three consecutive balls. 3. to lead Lane women Kori Wilgus scored three goals and Kayla Stewart and Emily Wagner added two each in Lane Community College's 7-0 women's soccer victory over Olympic on Tuesday. Heather Bishop Heather Bishop, OC is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter primarily known for her work in the field of children's music. Biography Bishop has been active in the folk community since the late 1960s. In 1976 she founded Mother of Pearl Records. had two assists for the Titans (4-1, 3-0 NWAACC NWAACC Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges ), and goalkeeper For the close-in weapon system, see . In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the Amanda Krumdieck recorded her third straight shutout. |
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