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Second year in a row.

I agree the unbalanced schedule does distort the standings. Indiana is a perfect example, started 7-0 and has lost 3 of 4 as they play tougher opponents. Gophers need a couple big wins to hold onto that top 16 seed the committee awarded them.

Every match has lessons learned win or lose. I agree with you that these matches hopefully lead to more success in the NCAA tournament.

The errors just piled up starting in fourth set. Not sure why their play fell off so much.

I don’t care for Michigan, I wouldn’t dismiss them as a nobody team. They just beat PSU. I think Gilk is progressing well in her development and her serve was unbelievable tonight. Kinney needs to reduce her errors and find the floor at a higher rate. The middle connection seemed off tonight.

I think you’re looking at this the wrong way. Yes the third set was unsettling ,but it’s another learning experience for this young team. You are correct that Hanson is the linchpin for the gophers and the OH will improve on their efficiency. It takes several seasons for OH to develop all the...

It can be a valuable lesson for the freshmen when you have a chance to finish off a good team you need to deliver the final blow. Lost opportunities in the 3rd and 5th sets to seal a victory.

Tough match to lose, but they have played extremely well the past three matches. I see real growth and confidence in the freshmen and the connections between them has improved.

I’ve heard that Crowl is usually the top RS in practice but it’s not translating to kills on the court. Not sure what the status of Olivia is and I agree with your observation of Ng.

Hugh did the same thing when he was coaching, so this isn’t something that is unique to KC. There are only 2 which haven’t played (Olivia and Ng). Crowl and Lee are in the substitution rotation. Having players that don’t see the court or field is common for all sports.

Nice bounce back win after rough first set. Blocking and defense much improved.

Adding a graduate libero would give you 5 L/DS as you have another DS coming in next year (Kraft). Having a quality backup setter is important, we have 3 on the team now. I’m looking at this season as a growing opportunity for the freshmen and hopefully we will have a healthy season in 2026. I...

Another disappointing performance by the gophers. What’s going on with Hanson, 6 kills late in the fourth set. Another match with multiple sets hitting sub 100. They need to figure out how to ball on the floor.

They weren’t rotation players, they were starters. The freshmen will get a lot of experience this season.

I agree with the no NCAA’s but Cook had the team to make a good tournament run. You can’t lose 25% of your team to injury and put the blame on the coach for a season that’s going to go south.

UCLA may be unranked after a rough weekend last week but they’re talented. That said I don’t believe the gophers can compete with the B1G schools this year. They are just out of sorts. The first set looked like Michigan all over and blowing a16-11 lead in the second set that’s when I stopped...

Even is Alex doesn’t need surgery, I’m pretty sure she’s lost for the season. Three MCL injuries in half a season. What are odds?

If AA is lost for the season, then that’s 4 starters. What started as a very promising season has just gone off the rails with all the injuries. I don’t see many teams playing 5 freshman on the court at the same time like the gophers did vs NW.

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I agree.