Postgame Quotes - Hawai‘i vs. North Greenville
2022 NCAA Men’s National Collegiate Volleyball Championship
Opening Round – Hawai’i vs. North Greenville
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
POSTGAME QUOTES
Hawai’i Head Coach Charlie Wade
On the team’s early run
“Like I mentioned earlier the week, they basically played the same lineup the whole year, and they're very confident when the ball goes back on their side. They knew exactly what they wanted to do. So it was important that we were able to defend and go on some scoring runs early, because they, like I said, play with a lot of confidence and a lot of clarity in what they're doing. So a good way to start the match.”
On tonight’s performance
“Jake started off with a nice service turn. That's usually a good place to start for us, that our defense starts with the serving. I thought the second set we got a little loose and had some more accidents. What is expected out of us was lower than our standards, but we were able to put it in play and win some runs.”
On facing Ball State again
“It was so long ago and it's really not that relevant. It was a totally different lineup for us. And back in January, there's been a lot that's going on. We think we're a lot better and playing a lot better than we were then. At this point, we're just excited to still be in the tournament and looking to play well enough to advance”
Junior setter Jakob Thelle
on the team’s execution early on
“I thought it was good – just getting off a good rhythm in the beginning is really important. Just getting into the flow again and having everybody performing at a high level was important to us. I think we were able to execute, so that was a good start for us and I’m looking forward to [the] next game on Thursday.”
on facing Ball State after losing to them earlier in the year
“I never got to play Ball State. We had different incidents going on early in the season. I think, just personally looking back, I’m not going to forget looking at the TV and not being able to help the team. So, this one is like a match I’ve been looking forward to for the whole season. I’m excited to get that game.”
Sophomore opposite hitter/opposite Spyros Chakas
on the importance of getting everyone going early
“I think getting our passing, and then Jakob doing a great job running the middle of the court helped us open the court. I think we did a great job with that. Then our block adjusted after the first set – felt better. I think we executed what we needed to do and we got the win.”
on running the bic more frequently
“I think the bic is something that we’ve been working on a lot with Jakob in practice, both me and Chaz [Galloway]. We know it’s a weapon. We can use it. Many times, our opponents don’t expect it. When we have good passing, our bic – the court is open for us. So, I think it’s something really helpful. And the more we do it, the more it helps us. So, it’s really effective.”
