We were one of the top teams in the Big Sky Conference in digs and passing last season. I feel we are demonstrating that we will continue that theme in 2006. Blocking was our weakest link in 2005. We made some great strides this week in blocking and proved to be a force at the net at the tournament today.

Mike Welch

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I think Brookings is a good team. I think they're one of the top three teams in the conference.

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