Illini Volleyball comes up short against UCLA in NCAA final
December 19, 2011 11:17 AM
Illinois Falls 3-1 to Bruins But Turns in Best Finish in School History
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -For this Illinois team, it was much too early to reflect on the success of the 2011-12 season. The list of accomplishments include the program's first national semifinal appearance in 23 years, its first NCAA final appearance and a tie for the most wins for the Illini since 1992. Still the campaign came up one win short of the team's ultimate goal to hoist the national championship trophy for Illinois, who finish the season at 32-5.
UCLA (30-6) used a big block to slow down the Illinois attack at key moments in prevailing in the national championship match 25-23, 23-25, 26-24, 25-16 in front of over 13,000 fans at the Alamodome. The Bruins out-blocked the Illini 15-11.5 and out-dug the Orange and Blue, 87-76.
"I couldn't be prouder of this group," Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly said. "I've never been around a group of people that were more committed to each other, more committed to the process, more committed to just being, not just great volleyball players, but great people."
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas -For this Illinois team, it was much too early to reflect on the success of the 2011-12 season. The list of accomplishments include the program's first national semifinal appearance in 23 years, its first NCAA final appearance and a tie for the most wins for the Illini since 1992. Still the campaign came up one win short of the team's ultimate goal to hoist the national championship trophy for Illinois, who finish the season at 32-5.
UCLA (30-6) used a big block to slow down the Illinois attack at key moments in prevailing in the national championship match 25-23, 23-25, 26-24, 25-16 in front of over 13,000 fans at the Alamodome. The Bruins out-blocked the Illini 15-11.5 and out-dug the Orange and Blue, 87-76.
"I couldn't be prouder of this group," Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly said. "I've never been around a group of people that were more committed to each other, more committed to the process, more committed to just being, not just great volleyball players, but great people."
fightingillini.com
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