SAN FRANCISCO – On Friday night, the USF women's volleyball team opened their season with a sweep over Nevada, marking Coach Lavrisha's first career, Division I win and first win at the Hilltop. In the first of Don's three matches in the Battle of the Bay Tournament, the home team showed real enthusiasm and teamwork as they fought their way to victory over the Wolfpack winning 26-24, 25-18, and 25-23.
Although it was a big W for Coach Lavrisha and his staff's first, the veteran leader focused immediately on what the victory meant for his team: "For the players to believe in what we're doing and then see results, it really justifies why they're working hard.