Provo • Asked for an opening comment after his team was swept rather easily by No. 13 seed BYU 3-0 in an NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament first-round match, American University coach Barry Goldberg didn’t hesitate.
“They were better than us,” said the 28-year coach. “That’s my statement. They played well. Tough place to play, tough gym. They hit the ball well. I think they just controlled the match. All three of the games they were in control.”
The No. 7-ranked Cougars improved to 29-2 and will host Oregon on Saturday night at 7 p.m. in a second-round match after the No.