Beach Leads UW in Sweep of New Mexico

Copeland records career-high in kills

 

LARAMIE – Laura Beach recorded a team-high 12 kills to pace the University of Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team on Saturday afternoon.

UW swept New Mexico (25-19, 25-16, 25-19) for its eighth-consecutive victory at home in the UniWyo Sports Complex. The victory was the fifth of seven matches the Cowgirls (15-3, 5-1 MW) have swept their opponents in straight sets.

“I thought we played fairly well against Air Force on Thursday,” UW head coach Chad Callihan said. “It was great to see us follow that up with today’s performance against a very athletic and very well coached New Mexico team.”

“We haven’t been playing well in the second match of the weekend for a few weeks now, so I was just excited to see us string together a couple matches.” – UW Head Coach Chad Callihan.

Beach hit .450 (12-3-20) during the match and also had a team-high five blocks. Freshman Reed Copeland had a career-high nine kills for the Cowgirls, hitting .900 (9-0-10) as well. Kayla Slofkiss also blistered nine kills for UW, while adding seven digs. Kayla Henderson chipped in six kills, as Bridget Shanahan had four on the afternoon.

“Laura (Beach) night in and night out has been very consistent for us,” Callihan said. “It’s great to see the way Allison (Waldvogel) competes, and Reed (Copeland) really emerged for us on the offensive side today.”

Senior Allison Waldvogel guided the Cowgirl defense against the Lobos and had a match-high 19 digs for UW, while Cori Aafedt and Courtney Chacon each had 17 assists while running the offense. Chacon also chipped in seven digs, as Aafedt and sophomore Lily Austin had six digs.

The Cowgirls will continue with their MW schedule on Tuesday night. They will face No. 21 Colorado State at 7 p.m., MT at Moby Arena in Fort Collins.

 

 

 

Wyoming Outshoots New Mexico in 0-0 Tie

 

Cowgirls to play SDSU on Sunday

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Cowgirl soccer team outshot the New Mexico Lobos 16-7 in a 0-0 tie on Friday at the Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex. UW is now 6-3-4 overall this season and 2-2-1 in conference play. The Cowgirls will battle the San Diego State Aztecs on Sunday.

“I thought we brought a ton of energy and created a lot of chances,” Cowgirl soccer head coach Pete Cuadrado said. “It’s frustrating to finish with a tie but with the effort and focus that we played with, I thought we played really good.”

Wyoming kept the offensive pressure throughout the match as they nine corner kicks to New Mexico’s two. UW’s defense also stayed strong, only allowing two shots on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Cassidy Entsminger played from the second half to the end of the match recording both of Wyoming’s saves.

Sophomore forward Shaina Ashouri led both teams in shots with five, having four of them come on goal. Ashouri has accumulated 49 shots on the season. Sophomore forward Kaitlyn Lomsnes and defenders Katie Marcheso and Kimmy Burbank each tallied two shots. Juniors Anne Hinman and Mandy Meyer and freshmen Alyssa Murray and Jessie Gentle each had one.

“We need to get back to 100 percent,” Cuadrado added. “San Diego State is a very athletic and tough team. For us, we need to play hard and capitalize on our chances.”

The Cowgirls will return to the pitch to face the San Diego State Aztecs in a rematch of last season’s Mountain West final’s matchup. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m., MT. Sunday’s match with the Aztecs will feature an alumni game. All former Wyoming players are invited back to the game and will be recognized at halftime.

 

 

 

Castillo Leads Way for UW at DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – The University of Wyoming Cowgirl golf team opened up the Denver Ron Moore Intercollegiate on Friday recording an opening round of 301 (+13).

Sophomore Klara Castillo led the Cowgirls shooting a 73 (+1) at the par-72, 6,326 yard Highlands Ranch Golf Club. With two rounds remaining, UW sits in 15th place in the 18-team field.

“I am pleased with another good start for us and continued consistent play. We know this format is more like a marathon and we just need to stick with our own process while also getting a few more putts to fall.” – Cowgirl Coach Josey Stender.

Castillo notched her best round of the fall season to begin the tournament and is currently tied for 27th after the first round. Coming off a top-10 finish at the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate, Megan Knadler shot a 75 (+3) and is tied for 52nd.

Gabrielle Gibson recorded a tally of 76 (+4) finishing the first day tied for 62nd. Playing as an individual, freshman Kaylee Knadler also fired a 76 (+4). Taylor Dorans finished the first day of competition tied for 74th place notching a 77 (+5), while Kathleen Kershisnik scored a 78 (+6) to wrap up the Cowgirl lineup.

Host Denver and San Francisco are tied for the team lead after the first round. Both teams recorded a 282 (-6), as Washington State and Little Rock sit tied for third three shots back. Ayaka Suzuki of San Francisco is the individual leader after shooting a 65 (-7).

The Cowgirls continue action at the Denver Ron Moore Intercollegiate tomorrow morning.

 

Wyoming Results

T27 – Klara Castillo – 73 (+1)

T52 – Megan Knadler – 75 (+3)

T62 – Gabrielle Gibson – 76 (+4)

T62 – Kaylee Knadler – 76 (+4)

T74 – Taylor Dorans – 77 (+5)

T80 – Kathleen Kershisnik – 78 (+6)