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Ari Davis | Posted: 13 Mar 2021 | Updated: 22 Mar 2021
Ari Davis

No. 2 men's volleyball sweeps Stanford in first match with fans

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Gabi garcia fernandez gets a kill over Stanford's block

PROVO, Utah – No. 2 BYU men’s volleyball (9-2) swept Stanford (0-6), in a Friday night match-up for the first time in front of live fans in the Smith Fieldhouse. (25-16, 25-15, 25-16)

"It felt great. It felt awesome. There was a lot of noise, I wasn't expecting that much noise." Said head coach Shawn Olmstead "I did get goosebumps which doesnt happen very often. The guys loved it, and I was happy for them, I was happy for everybody; for the administration at BYU and all that they put in to make this possible, and at the state and county level. It was really good." 

Zach Eschenberg led the team with eight kills immediately followed by Gabi Garcia Fernandez with seven. Garcia Fernandez added two service aces to his stat line while David Gardini recorded a team-high of three.

Player Highlights:

  • Zach Eschenberg: 8 kills, one service ace, three digs, one block assist
  • Gabi Garcia Fernandez: 7 kills, .417 hitting percentage, two service aces, three digs
  • Wil Stanley: 31 assists, two digs
  • Davide Gardini: 4 kills, one assist, three service aces, four block assists

SET ONE

The two teams were evenly matched through the first points of the game. A late 7-2 run boosted the Cougars to a 23-15 edge. A kill followed immediately by an ace from Zach Eschenberg secured the first set for the Cougars at 25-16.

SET TWO

In the second set, the two teams battled through the first points eventually ending tied at 4-4. Back back-to-back kills from Eschenberg and Gardini followed by a Stanford attack error gave BYU the 7-4 lead. BYU held the lead through the end of the set going on a 7-3 run making the score 21-13. Back-to-back kills from Gardini and Gabi Garcia Fernandez closed out the set for BYU at 25-15.

SET THREE

After trading point to open the third set, BYU took a 10-6 lead on a Gardini ace. Back-to-back errors from the Cardinal followed by another ace from Gardini pushed BYU to a 19-12 lead. Gavin Julien capped the set with a kill and the Cougars secured the sweep at 25-16.

BYU returns to the Smith Fieldhouse for its second game against the Cardinal on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on BYUtv.

 

 
Karina Amos | Posted: 8 Mar 2021 | Updated: 22 Mar 2021
Karina Amos

No. 2 men's volleyball to host Stanford Cardinal Friday and Saturday

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athletes stand at net ready for serve

PROVO, Utah. — No. 2 BYU will host Stanford for a pair of matches March 12 and 13 in the Smith Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m. MST. The games will be broadcast on BYUtv and the BYUtv App. 

A limited number of fans will be in attendance for the first time during the 2021 season. Tickets for Friday, March 12 are sold out with the March 13 tickets going on sale March 9. 

“We’ve appreciated having the opportunity to play this season considering everything that's going on, but part of what makes BYU so special is the fans and environment in the Smith Fieldhouse,” said Junior Davide Gardini. “Having fans back, distanced and in safe circumstances, means a lot to us and it’s gonna bring back the environment that we all love.” 

This could be the final time Stanford men’s volleyball will compete against BYU in the Smith Fieldhouse since their program is slated to be discontinued after the 2021 season. In July of 2020, Stanford announced the elimination of 11 athletic teams, including the two-time national champion men’s volleyball team. 

No. 2 BYU Cougars (8-2, 8-2 MPSF)

  • BYU was voted No. 2 in this week’s NVA/ AVCA poll

  • The Cougars lead the conference in team offense and team defense

  • Setter Wil Stanley ranks third nationally in assists per set with 10.75

  • BYU is on a 3 game sweep streak after beating Grand Canyon, Concordia Irvine and USC. 

Stanford Cardinal (0-5, 0-5 MPSF) 

  • Stanford is currently 7th in the MPSF

  • Adam Chang ranks third in the MPSF in blocks per set with 1.11

All-time Series

BYU leads 39-22

Broadcast Information:
Friday: Broadcast live on BYUtv; simulcast online and on the BYUtv App — https://www.byutv.org/player/f0c0dbc1-81c4-4dac-974c-03cec9becf0e/byu-volleyball-m-stanford-vs-byu-31221

Saturday: Broadcast live on BYUtv; simulcast online and on the BYUtv App — https://www.byutv.org/player/7dcfb693-3b68-49e6-a26c-361a85000975/byu-volleyball-m-stanford-vs-byu-31321

Live Stats: 

Friday: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=329438

Saturday: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=329439

Tickets

A limited number of tickets will be available for home games at the Smith Fieldhouse. For more information regarding game attendance, click HERE

Contact the BYU ticket office at BYUtickets.com or 801-422-2981

 

 


undefined BYU Men's Volleyball Game Statistics


Location: Provo, UT
Date: 3/12/2021
Attendance: 500
Box Score
Set Scores123
BYU252525
Stan161516
BYU 9-2,9-2 MPSF
NO.AthleteSKETAPctAstSASEREDigsBSBABEBHEPts
11Eschenberg, Zach284140.2860122301009.5
18Jauhiainen, Miki210110000004103
3Stanley, Wil31030.33331010203002.5
2Ah Sue, Alex210110010000001
5Garcia Fernandez, Gabi372120.4170240300009
17Oberender, Branden350510020001005.5
1Gardini, Davide34280.251340304009
4Stanley, Jon100000010000000
10Julien, Gavin110110000002002
20Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan160610020000006
12Worthington, Mitchel300002000600000
Totals348510.51346172170151047.5
Stanford 0-6,0-6 MPSF
NO.AthleteSKETAPctAstSASEREDigsBSBABEBHEPts
7Tufuga, Mason100000000000000
14Presho, Kyler351100.40010001005.5
2Lui, Justin300000000300000
10Lamp, Kevin311200032000001
12Lietzke, Nathan3013-0.33319020100000
15Rottman, Will354170.0590044100105
16Gates, Nathaniel311400020000001
4Peters, Aidan2026-0.3330010101000.5
11Kelly, Chris100000000000010
13Browne, Kupono375150.1330240001009.5
9Hill, Ethan100000010000000
Totals1915570.071921866031122.5

Team Attack Stats By Set

BYU 3 sets 2 blocks
SetKETAPctPts
1123200.4525
2134200.4525
391110.72725
Totals348510.5148
Stanford 0 sets 8 blocks
SetKETAPctPts
174190.15816
25724-0.08315
374140.21416
Totals1915570.0776

Play By Play

1
TeamPlayStanBYU
-M-77 starters: Davide, Gardini; Wil, Stanley; Gabi, Garcia, Fernandez; Zach, Eschenberg; Branden, Oberender; Miki, Jauhiainen.
-M-674 starters: Aidan, Peters; Nathan, Lietzke; Kupono, Browne; Kyler, Presho; Will, Rottman; Nathaniel, Gates.
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).10
Stan[Presho, Kyler] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).11
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Attack error by Rottman, Will (block by Oberender, Branden; Eschenberg, Zach; Stanley, Wil).12
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Attack error by Eschenberg, Zach.22
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Worthington, Mitchel).23
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).24
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Service error.34
Stan[Rottman, Will] Service error.35
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Attack error by Rottman, Will (block by Stanley, Wil; Jauhiainen, Miki).36
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).46
Stan[Gates, Nathaniel] Service error.47
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Kill by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).57
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service ace (Eschenberg, Zach).67
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service error.68
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).69
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Attack error by Eschenberg, Zach (from Jauhiainen, Miki).79
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Kill by Jauhiainen, Miki (from Stanley, Wil).710
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).810
Stan[Presho, Kyler] Kill by Oberender, Branden (from Stanley, Wil).811
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).911
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Service error.912
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Service error.1012
Stan[Rottman, Will] Kill by Oberender, Branden (from Stanley, Wil).1013
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).1014
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Attack error by Browne, Kupono (block by Jauhiainen, Miki; Gardini, Davide).1015
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Service error.1115
Stan[Gates, Nathaniel] Kill by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).1116
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Attack error by Eschenberg, Zach (block by Browne, Kupono; Peters, Aidan; Presho, Kyler).1216
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service ace (Eschenberg, Zach).1316
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service error.1317
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service ace (Rottman, Will).1318
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).1418
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Service error.1419
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Attack error by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).1420
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).1520
-Stan subs: Lamp, Kevin.
Stan[Lamp, Kevin] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil), block error by Rottman, Will.1521
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).1522
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service ace (Rottman, Will).1523
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service error.1623
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).1624
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Service ace (Rottman, Will).1625
2
TeamPlayStanBYU
-M-77 starters: Davide, Gardini; Wil, Stanley; Gabi, Garcia, Fernandez; Zach, Eschenberg; Branden, Oberender; Miki, Jauhiainen; Mitchel, Worthington.
-M-674 starters: Aidan, Peters; Nathan, Lietzke; Kupono, Browne; Kyler, Presho; Will, Rottman; Nathaniel, Gates; Justin, Lui; Kevin, Lamp.
-Stan subs: Lamp, Kevin.
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan), block error by Jauhiainen, Miki.10
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).11
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Oberender, Branden (from Stanley, Wil).12
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Attack error by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).13
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).23
Stan[Presho, Kyler] Kill by Oberender, Branden (from Stanley, Wil).24
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service error.34
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Attack error by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).44
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).45
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Kill by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).46
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Attack error by Browne, Kupono (from Lui, Justin).47
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Kill by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).57
Stan[Rottman, Will] Service error.58
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Attack error by Peters, Aidan (block by Jauhiainen, Miki; Stanley, Wil).59
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Service error.69
Stan[Gates, Nathaniel] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).610
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Bad set by Presho, Kyler.611
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Attack error by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).711
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service error.712
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service error.812
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).813
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Attack error by Lietzke, Nathan (from Rottman, Will).814
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).914
-Stan subs: Lamp, Kevin.
Stan[Lamp, Kevin] Attack error by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).1014
Stan[Lamp, Kevin] Service error.1015
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Kill by Eschenberg, Zach (from Stanley, Wil).1016
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service error.1116
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Kill by Oberender, Branden (from Stanley, Wil).1117
BYU[Eschenberg, Zach] Kill by Gates, Nathaniel (from Lietzke, Nathan).1217
Stan[Rottman, Will] Service error.1218
-BYU subs: Ah Sue, Alex.
BYU[Ah Sue, Alex] Kill by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).1219
BYU[Ah Sue, Alex] Attack error by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Gardini, Davide).1319
-Stan subs: Tufuga, Mason.
Stan[Tufuga, Mason] Kill by Stanley, Wil (from Worthington, Mitchel).1320
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Attack error by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).1321
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Service error.1421
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Attack error by Peters, Aidan (block by Jauhiainen, Miki; Gardini, Davide).1422
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Attack error by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).1423
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service error.1523
Stan[Peters, Aidan] Kill by Gardini, Davide (from Stanley, Wil).1524
BYU[Jauhiainen, Miki] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).1525
3
TeamPlayStanBYU
-M-77 starters: Davide, Gardini; Wil, Stanley; Gabi, Garcia, Fernandez; Zach, Eschenberg; Branden, Oberender; Miki, Jauhiainen; Mitchel, Worthington; Alex, Ah, Sue.
-M-674 starters: Aidan, Peters; Nathan, Lietzke; Kupono, Browne; Kyler, Presho; Will, Rottman; Nathaniel, Gates; Justin, Lui; Kevin, Lamp; Mason, Tufuga.
-BYU subs: Ah Sue, Alex; Eschenberg, Zach; Jauhiainen, Miki.
-Stan subs: Peters, Aidan; Tufuga, Mason.
-BYU subs: Julien, Gavin; Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan.
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Kill by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).10
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Service error.11
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Bad set by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan.21
Stan[Rottman, Will] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Stanley, Wil).22
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Attack error by Browne, Kupono (block by Julien, Gavin; Gardini, Davide).23
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Attack error by Gates, Nathaniel (block by Julien, Gavin; Gardini, Davide).24
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Kill by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).34
Stan[Gates, Nathaniel] Service error.35
BYU[Julien, Gavin] Kill by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).45
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Attack error by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).55
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Service error.56
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Kill by Presho, Kyler (from Lietzke, Nathan).66
Stan[Lamp, Kevin] Service error.67
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Stanley, Wil).68
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Attack error by Lamp, Kevin (from Lietzke, Nathan).69
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service ace (Lamp, Kevin).610
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service error.710
Stan[Presho, Kyler] Service error.711
BYU[Oberender, Branden] Kill by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).811
Stan[Lietzke, Nathan] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Stanley, Wil).812
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service ace (Lamp, Kevin).813
BYU[Garcia Fernandez, Gabi] Service error.913
Stan[Rottman, Will] Service error.914
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Service error.1014
-Stan subs: Hill, Ethan.
Stan[Hill, Ethan] Service error.1015
BYU[Julien, Gavin] Kill by Lamp, Kevin (from Lietzke, Nathan).1115
Stan[Browne, Kupono] Kill by Garcia Fernandez, Gabi (from Stanley, Wil).1116
BYU[Stanley, Wil] Kill by Rottman, Will (from Lietzke, Nathan).1216
Stan[Lamp, Kevin] Service error.1217
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Attack error by Browne, Kupono (from Lietzke, Nathan).1218
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service ace (Rottman, Will).1219
-Stan subs: Kelly, Chris.
-BYU subs: Ah Sue, Alex.
BYU[Gardini, Davide] Service error.1319
Stan[Presho, Kyler] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Stanley, Wil).1320
-BYU subs: Stanley, Jon.
BYU[Stanley, Jon] Service error.1420
Stan[Kelly, Chris] Kill by Ah Sue, Alex (from Stanley, Wil).1421
BYU[Ah Sue, Alex] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Gardini, Davide).1422
BYU[Ah Sue, Alex] Service error.1522
Stan[Rottman, Will] Kill by Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan (from Stanley, Wil).1523
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Ball handling error by Kelly, Chris.1524
BYU[Tufuga, Teilon-Jonathan] Service error.1624
Stan[Hill, Ethan] Kill by Julien, Gavin (from Stanley, Wil).1625