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Pilots Volleyball

Pilots Volleyball Makes Third Round of National Invitational

The Portland Pilots volleyball squad has advanced to the third round of the National Invitational Volleyball Challenge, as they took a five-set thriller over the Utah Valley Wolverines on Friday. The Pilots won the match with set scores of 25-19, 16-25, 29-27, 27-29, and 19-17. Portland’s 20th victory of the 2018 season breaks the previous record for most wins in a single season, the record previously held by the 1986 squad with 19 wins. This is the first season for head coach Jeff Baxter.

The win advances the Pilots to the NIVC Quarterfinals, where they’ll host UNLV (21-11, 10-8 MWC) on Thursday, December 6, at 7 p.m. in the Chiles Center. For more information contact athletics at x7117 or go to www.portlandpilots.com.

Volleyball’s Final Weekend of WCC Play

volleyball-huddleThe Pilots volleyball team looks to continue its impressive season this Thursday and Saturday at the Chiles Center. Currently ranked 4th in the WCC, the Pilots host Santa Clara Thursday at 7 p.m., and Pacific on Saturday at 1 p.m. This group brings non-stop action to the court every time they play and are in the midst of one of their most successful seasons in program history. These are the final home weekend games of the season, so come cheer on your Pilots! For tickets contact athletics at x7117 or visit www.PortlandPilots.com/tickets. All faculty and staff receive a 50 percent discount.

Volleyball Action in the Chiles Center

volleyball huddleMake plans to join the Pilots volleyball team this week for two big home games. The action begins on Thursday when the Pilots Take on BYU at 7 p.m., then on Saturday the Pilots go up against San Diego at noon. Both opponents are good teams and UP fan support at the matches is greatly appreciated. For tickets, please call the Pilots box office at x7525.

Volleyball Returns Home to Open Conference Play

volleyballMake plans to visit the Chiles Center this week as the Pilots volleyball team returns home for its first West Coast Conference match of the season. The action starts on Thursday night when the Pilots host Saint Mary’s at 7 .pm. Then on Saturday, the Pilots will face Pacific at 12 noon. The Pilots, who pushed their winning streak to eight matches after hosting the North Harbour Marriott Tournament during the weekend of September 11, spent the past weekend at the Fresno State Tournament. For more information on the Pilots volleyball team, visit PortlandPilots.com.

For tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office or call 7525.

Women’s Soccer, Volleyball Returning For Home Games

women soccerMake plans to join the Pilots women’s soccer team as they return home this week for two games at Merlo Field. The action starts on Friday night as the Pilots take on UC Irvine at 7 p.m. As part of the game there will be a 9/11 pre-game tribute and moment of silence for first responders and a color guard presented by the Army and Air Force ROTC detachments. The second game of the weekend takes place on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. as the Pilots take on CSUN (California State University, Northridge). For tickets visit the Pilots box office inside the Chiles Center or call 7525. For more information on the women’s soccer team and upcoming games, please visit portlandpilots.com.

The Pilots women’s volleyball team is set to host three teams this weekend when the North Harbour Marriott Invitational volleyball tournament comes to the Chiles Center. The tournament will feature a total of six games in two days as each team will play each other once. The Pilots games are scheduled for Friday afternoon at 4 p.m., Saturday morning at 10 a.m., and Saturday night at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Pilots box office inside the Chiles Center or over the phone by calling 7525. For more information on the Pilots volleyball team, visit portlandpilots.com.

New Volleyball Coach Hired

crouch copyBrent Crouch has been named head coach of the University of Portland volleyball program, according to Pilots athletics director Scott Leykam. Crouch spent the last four seasons at Saint Mary’s College, most recently serving as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator for the indoor program and head coach of their sand volleyball program. Crouch served as head coach of the men’s volleyball team at San Diego City College from 2006-08, and was also the head coach of the University of Oregon’s club men’s volleyball team, helping the Ducks finish 15th in the nation in Division 1-AA in 2005.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 1998 from Texas A&M and earned his master’s in philosophy from Texas A&M in 2000. Crouch went on to earn his Ph.D. in philosophy from Oregon in 2006 and has held various teaching positions at Oregon, San Diego City College, and Saint Mary’s since 2000. For more information contact athletics at 7117 or go to www.portlandpilots.com.