PORTLAND PILOTS (0-0)
at AZTEC INVITATIONAL
Dates: Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27, 2011
Location: San Diego, Calif.
Starting Times: 8/26 vs. Nevada (0-0) - 5:00 p.m.
8/27 at San Diego State (0-0) – noon
8/27 vs. UC Irvine (0-0) – 5:00 p.m.
Arena: Peterson Gym (3,668)
Live Stats (all matches): goaztecs.cstv.com
Live Video (San Diego State match): goaztecs.cstv.com
Quick Hits...
• The Pilots went 12-16 last season, totaling their highest win total since 2004.
• Portland’s four road victories were the most since 1997 and their five West Coast Conference wins were the highest since 1998.
• Defeated Wichita State to capture Shocker Classic for first tournament championship since 2004.
• Returners Kati Hronek, Marissa Plummer, and Ariel Usher earned All-WCC Honorable Mention last season.
• Portland returns nine letterwinners, including five starters.
• The Pilots welcome five freshmen to this year’s squad.
• Defeated Wichita State to capture Shocker Classic for first tournament championship since 2004.
• Key loss from last season in libero Danielle Dupar, who graduated after setting the school’s new single-season digs record (360), finishing 13th in the nation in digs per set (5.50), and earning WCC Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
For Starters...
• Portland is 10-22 all-time in season openers, going 4-6 over the last ten years.
• The Pilots won last year’s season opener at Oregon State, 3-2, in the Corvallis invitational.
A New Look...
• For the ?rst time in more than 30 years, the West Coast Conference has a new member as Brigham Young University formally joined the WCC last summer.
• The Cougars will ?eld a team in 11 of the Conference’s 13 sponsored sports.
• With the change in membership, the WCC launched its new brand identity with a new logo, it’s first visual change since 1995.
They don’t call it ‘GameCentral’ for nothing...
• UP is entering its second year of providing fans with ‘GameCentral’, which is a free portal via PortlandPilots.com that offers live video, live audio and live stats all on the same page.
• ‘GameCentral’ is available for every home game.
• The internet broadcast will feature a three-four camera production this season with instant replays.
More Exposure
• And don’t forget to visit the team’s facebook page for exclusive updates, photos, and information. The page can be found by searching for ‘Portland Pilots Volleyball’ on the facebook homepage.
