A fan in “The Block” celebrates after Pia Timmer’s big 180 degree attack, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
Two WSU fans in “The Block” celebrate after the Cougs pick up a big point, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
No. 6 WSU (18-4, 8-3 Pac-12) vs. No. 9 Oregon (18-4, 8-3). The Cougs and Ducks battled in a huge match in Bohler Gym that had postseason implications written all over it. Looking to defend their home court, Oregon upset the higher-ranked Cougs in a 3-1 (19-25, 25-14, 25-19, 25-23) final line.
Pia Timmer led the Cougs’ offensive attack with 12 kills on 37 total attacks, adding 11 digs to put together a double-double.
Pia Timmer blocks an Oregon Ducks offensive attack during an NCAA volleyball match, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
Pia Timmer reacts in shock as her attack is ruled out, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
In the battle of the setters, Argentina Ung finished with 35 assists, seven digs and five blocks, but notably did not have a kill on the night.
Returning to Bohler for the first time in two years, former WSU All-American Hannah Pukis had 43 assists, 13 digs, four blocks, two kills and two service aces.
Iman Isanovic was the only other Coug to get to double-digit kills beyond Timmer, finished with exactly 10 while leading WSU in hitting at .259%.
Julia Norville led WSU with 14 digs, picking up career dig No. 1,000 in the process.
Magda Jehlárová continuted her record block chase with a team-leading six blocks on the night, bringing her career total to 706. She added seven kills on 23 attacks while hitting .174%, her third-worst total of the season.
Iman Isanovic and several other WSU players celebrate toward Julia Norville after the Cougs win a point, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
Magda Jehlárová and several other Cougs celebrate after Iman Isanovic gets a big kill, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.
