VB: NCAA First Round, Duke vs. Charleston

[burnspbesq]

Looking forward to seeing the Blue Devils open NCAA Tournament play in about 50 minutes.

In the first match, American (the Patriot League champion) is making like General Sherman. They lead Georgia two sets to none and have the early lead in the third.

[burnspbesq]

American wins in three, 25-21, 25-13, 25-11.

[burnspbesq]

Durham Roofing Supply is open! Six blocks so far, early in set two (25-14, 6-0).

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In other news, Carolina is out. Swept by Cal.

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Duke wins the second set, 25-8 (!).

Through two sets, Duke is hitting .465 with ten blocks, holding the Cougs to -0.05.

[burnspbesq]

Cougars finally show up, and win the third set 25-23.

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Blue Devils close with a 7-0 run to put Charleston away in four, 25-14, 25-8, 23-25, 25-19.

Huge match for Obeime. Sklar played like ACC POY.

Duke vs. American at 6:00 tomorrow.

[Tappan Zee Devil]

And Duke takes the final set 25-19

[burnspbesq]

ACC goes 2-2 in the first round. UNC and Miami get swept by mid-level Pac-12 teams (Cal and Oregon, respectively), but FSU pulls the big upset over the fifth-seeded Gators in five.

[DukieInKansas]

ACC goes 2-2 in the first round. UNC and Miami get swept by mid-level Pac-12 teams (Cal and Oregon, respectively), but FSU pulls the big upset over the fifth-seeded Gators in five.

May this be the only FSU victory this weekend!

Way to go VB! Let's go, Duke!

[jimsumner]

May this be the only FSU victory this weekend!

Way to go VB! Let's go, Duke!

So, you're rooting for UCLA in the women's soccer title game? :)