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Volleyball Heads to Cheney

CHENEY, Wash. – Idaho volleyball (7-9, 3-1 BSC) heads back on the road on Tuesday to take on Eastern Washington (2-14, 0-4 BSC) at 6 p.m. in Cheney.
 
FOLLOW FROM HOME: Links for live stats and the stream can be found at the links provided above and on the volleyball schedule page.
 
FAMILIAR OPPONENT: Idaho hasn't faced EWU yet this season, but has seen the Eagles play in person.  EWU took part in the Idaho Volleyball Classic to open the season in August, and faced the same opening-week schedule as Idaho.
 
BIG SKY STATS: Idaho currently leads the Big Sky in hitting percentage at .233 for the season.  The Vandals are also second in the conference in blocks, averaging 2.57 per set.  In conference play, Idaho leads the league with 2.62 blocks per set.
 
Individually, Delaney Hopen is currently second in the Big Sky in digs per set in conference play.  She is averaging 5.44 digs per set so far this season.  Kyra Palmbush is fourth in the conference in blocks per set at 1.25 in conference play.
 
BIG SKY STANDINGS: Idaho currently sits in a tie for second in the Big Sky after opening the season 3-1.  Northern Colorado is the only undefeated team remaining at 4-0.  Idaho's 3-1 conference starts matches the best start under head coach Debbie Buchanan.
 
DEFENDING CHAMPS: Idaho tied for the conference lead last season, earning its first Big Sky Championship since rejoining the league.  The Vandals finished the regular season at 15-3 and took the No. 2 seed into the Big Sky Tournament.
 
NEXT: Idaho heads back out on the road this weekend to take on Northern Colorado on Saturday, Oct. 12.
 
Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho volleyball by following the team on Twitter and Instagram, @IdahoVolleyball.  Season tickets are also currently on sale at GoVandals.com/Tickets.

For more information on Idaho Athletics, visit GoVandals.com. Fans can also find Idaho on Twitter and Instagram, @Idaho_Vandals, or on Facebook by searching Idaho Vandals.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Delaney Hopen

#1 Delaney Hopen

OH
5' 7"
Senior
Major: Geological Science
Kyra Palmbush

#2 Kyra Palmbush

MB
6' 2"
Freshman
Major: Elementary Education

Players Mentioned

Delaney Hopen

#1 Delaney Hopen

5' 7"
Senior
Major: Geological Science
OH
Kyra Palmbush

#2 Kyra Palmbush

6' 2"
Freshman
Major: Elementary Education
MB
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