Nevaea looked to take a 2-0 lead, up 20-17. Fresno State scores 5 straight to go up 22-21. Bulldogs win 25-22.

The Wahine were in the arena until Shoji went over to tell they they could go back to their rooms. They had the option to stay and the only player I see left is Ferrell.

Nevada wins Set 3 25-20. Fresno State wins Set 4 26-24. Going to 5.

Fresno State wins 15-12.

Idaho holds on in Set 3. They were up 24-21. ended up being 25-23. on to Set 4.

boise up 9-5 in Set 4 after an ace. TO Idaho. Boise wins 25-21. Biggest upset since San Jose State def. SMU in 2003.

Boise State hit .237 with four players in double-kill figures, led by Alisha Young’s 16. Idaho hit .188, 19 kills by Sarah Conwell.

Was on the same flight as the team. Very, very bumpy. The people on the flight were very happy they were with the team. Was right ahead of Shoji as we boarded. I thought I was way back in the plane at 38. he was like in 42. but it was the only seat with a window available and he wanted to take a nap. It was amazing that he walked down and everyone kept saying good luck, good luck. I asked him if he felt like he knew the whole plane. He laughed and said that it sometimes feels like it.

Team checked in early … we got to the hotel around 7. they spent most of the day sleeping. Banquet was last night. I didn’t go (went to an amazing Santana concert instead). I think Shoji was surprised about his coach of the year, tho. I knew the all-WAC team Friday but was sworn to secrecy. It was interesting asking Shoji Saturday morning who his pick was for Coach of the Year. He voted for Idaho.

Saw a few players in the elevator this morning. They have practice at 2 p.m. LV time.

Just had a nice chat with Alexis Robins. We’re both looking for wireless. She’s trying to finish a paper for school.

Such a nice young woman. I’ve known her family since her Auntie Mary played for the Wahine starting in 86. She’s very excited to make her first road trip.

UH usually uses Spalding balls but the WAC and NCAA use Molten. So the Wahine have been using the heavier, slightly bigger Moltens this week. Both Shoji and Mafua said there is a noticeable difference in the balls but Mafua said it’s not that big of a deal. but happy to practice with them.

They’re taking 13. The usual 12 and Alexis Robins. Tuaniga and Mitchell not at practice. Both freshmen redshirts went home to California for Thanksgiving break.

Someone asked about Arik Metzger. He is in school but hasn’t been cleared to practice. That may happen for January. So until then, he’s not  in the gym.

Sorry I’ll miss the exhibitions. Pretty informal. Klum. no charge, bring a beach chair.

12 member first and second teams. And all freshman.

#1 Penn State def. Purdue 3-1
#5 Illinois (H) def. Iowa 3-0
#6 Stanford def. #19 Arizona 3-2
#7 UCLA def. Oregon State 3-0
#10 Kentucky (H) def. South Carolina 3-0
#11 California def. Arizona State 3-1
#12 Minnesota lost to #14 Michigan 0-3
#13 Florida lost to Tennessee 1-3
#14 Michigan (H) def. #12 Minnesota 3-0
#15 Florida State (H) def. Boston College 3-0
#15 USC def. #18 Oregon 3-0
#17 LSU (H) def. Mississippi State 3-0
#18 Oregon (H) lost to #15 USC 0-3
#19 Arizona (H) lost to #6 Stanford 2-3
#21 Northern Iowa (H) def. Creighton 3-1
#23 Notre Dame def. Seton Hall 3-0

The last time UH visited Spartan Stadium, heavy rains turned the field into a muddy mess when Colt Brennan and crew escaped with an overtime win. San Jose State installed a FieldTurf playing surface this year.

The Warriors had a chance to get a feel for the field at their walk-through this afternoon.

“I remember being up to my ankles in mud the last time we were here,” UH head coach Greg McMackin said.

>> The status of quarterback Bryant Moniz and receiver Greg Salas remain game-time decisions. Both have been limited in practice due to their injuries. 

>> The Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California and UH Alumni Association are hosting a series of events in the Bay Area as part of the 11th annual Road Warrior Tailgate.

More than 1,000 fans are expected to attend the events, which included pregame parties in San Francisco on Thursday and San Jose yesterday. There’s a pregame tailgate planned at Spartan Stadium tomorrow as well as a postgame party at the Hukilau San Jose.

The groups have been hosting the events for UH’s visits to Northern California for 11 years.