Texas A&M volleyball losing streak continues
By: Michael Teague
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: Sports
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The Aggies have now dropped three straight conference matches down the stretch where every game counts toward the team's chances at a tournament bid.
"It's not about the volleyball," said Texas A&M Head Coach Laurie Corbelli. "I think that's the hardest part for all of us. It's about where our minds are, what we're scared of, what we're thinking about, and what we're focused on. I've found it very challenging to get my entire team on the same page in the same night. For whatever reason, that has been our problem as of late."
A&M (14-9, 7-8) remains at sixth place in the Big 12 standings. The Aggies trail No. 5 Baylor by two games with only five matches remaining on the schedule.
"I think we have to get one of the next two if not both to be considered for the tournament," Corbelli said. "The team knows it and that's what they think too. They're playing not to lose. They feel like there's a lot to lose and that's just overwhelming."
The road ahead doesn't get any easier for A&M. Friday the Aggies will hit the road to face their third consecutive ranked opponent in No. 9 Nebraska.
"We know we're playing probably the toughest schedule in the country right now," Corbelli said. "You don't get any credit for it. A loss is a loss no matter who you play. You just battle it out in the Big 12."
Senior Sarah Ammerman led the Aggies with 18 kills and added eight digs. Leading the team in digs, senior Mary Batis piled up 18 for the A&M defense.
Featuring one of the best defenses in the conference, Iowa State kept the Aggies' attack in check. The Cyclones held A&M to a .157 hitting percentage and finished with 11 blocks, including six in the second set alone.
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