Frog Volleyball Set For Final Home Weekend
11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Nov. 6, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas - The TCU Horned Frogs will play their final two home matches this season when they host Wyoming Thursday night at 7 p.m. and No. 13 Colorado State Saturday at 1 p.m. TCU will honor its two seniors following Thursday's contest.
TCU vs. Wyoming Series History
The Cowgirls hold an 8-4 series advantage. Earlier this season, TCU scored its first-ever victory in Laramie, defeating the Cowgirls in straight sets. The Frogs have won the last three meetings in Fort Worth, with Wyoming's last win in Fort Worth coming in 1998 when the teams were both members of the WAC.
TCU vs. Colorado State Series History
The Frogs and the Rams will be meeting for the 13th time in school history. Colorado State holds a 10-2 advantage in the previous 12 meetings, however the Frogs came away with a come-from-behind victory over the No. 17 Rams in the final game of the regular season in 2007. The Rams took a 3-1 decision over the Frogs earlier this season in Fort Collins.
A Fond Farewell
Two seniors will be playing in their final home games this weekend. Here is a brief glimpse at the career's of Nirelle Hampton and Devon Kirk:
Nirelle Hampton:
• Ranks 1st all time in games played (458), assists (4,726) and aces (158). :
• Places third all-time in matches played (125), fourth all-time in attack percentage (.285), second in assists per game (10.34), eighth in digs (869), ninth in blocks (227) and eighth in points (937.0). :
• Has tallied two career triple-doubles. :
• Has 27 career double-doubles. :
• Was named MWC Player of the Week once. :
Devon Kirk:
• Ranks eighth all-time in blocks (244) and ninth in points (692.0). :
• Has appeared in 99 matches and played in 326 games. :
• Recorded 508 kills, 27 aces and 164 digs. :
• Was named MWC Co-Player of the Week in 2008. :
The duo has helped TCU win 72 games in their four years at TCU. They have three winning seasons to their credit as well.
