No. 1 BYU takes on Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine at home
PROVO, Utah – No. 1 BYU women’s volleyball begins the second half of conference play this week as it competes at home against Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine.
Last Week
The Cougars (18-0, 8-0 WCC) swept San Francisco and Santa Clara on the road to remain undefeated and first place in the league standings.
(RV) Loyola Marymount
- BYU faces Loyola Marymount (15-4, 5-3 WCC) at the Smith Fieldhouse Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. MDT.
- The Cougars hold a 15-1 advantage in the overall series history with the Lions, including a perfect 8-0 record when playing them at home.
- BYU has won the past four-straight meetings.
- Loyola Marymount had won four-consecutive matches until dropping its rivalry match at Pepperdine last week.
- The Lions were picked to finish third in the WCC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
(RV) Pepperdine
- The Cougars face off against the Waves (13-5, 7-1 WCC) at home Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. MDT.
- BYU has a 25-8 all-time record against Pepperdine and is 14-2 when competing at home.
- The Cougars have won the past 13 meetings with the Waves, including picking up a sweep at Pepperdine earlier this season.
- The Waves’ only conference loss this season came against BYU.
- Pepperdine travels to San Diego on Thursday before facing the Cougars.
Video/Stats
Both matches this week will be televised live on BYUtv. Links to a video feed and live stats for the matches can be found on the BYU women’s volleyball schedule page.
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