*OUR HOUSE...8-0*
09/10/2009
Lastnight, IUE Volleyball team had their first home game! They played Miami University-Middletown. We played them lastnight year, and won in 3 matches. But coming out in a new season, Miami had recruited a stronger outside and middle hitter; so we knew it wasn't going to be a cake walk! As we started warming up, more and more fans entered the gym. By the time we started warm ups, the gym was filled with students, family, and IUE fans! The teams' adrenaline was high, and we're pumped about playing at home! When it was finally game time, the gym was pretty crowded for a volleyball game. We started a new thing this year, called the "Howl Crowd," which is where IUE students can go to Campus Life and get a t-shirt that says "Howl Crowd" and they get to sit in a set of bleachers on one end of the court. They started out quiet at first, then they all finally started yelling and cheering! The first match was played pretty close, but we finished out 25-15. Next match was also close, we came out with 25-16. The final match, the crowd was loud and we came out ready to play! We won 25-8! Lastnight home opener set a new record for IUE. They had the most fans at a IUE volleyball match lastnight--and it changed the tempo of the game for the players! The crowd brought energy for us during the last match, and it was proven by the score. IUE Volleyball is now 8-0 and we will be heading over to Cedarville, Ohio this Friday and Saturday. Our next home game is next Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00!!!!!! I hope to see everyone back!!!! See ya!
