Tia Scambray’s switch from outside hitter to libero has helped fortify the Washington volleyball team going into the NCAA tournament.
If adaptability indicates competitive strength, keep an eye on the Washington volleyball team.
The NCAA tournament launches this weekend, and the eighth-seeded Huskies (24-7) — to host Northeast Conference champion LIU Brooklyn (20-9) Friday at 7:30 p.m. — have navigated a rocky regular-season path to get there. Yet UW’s shuffled and reshuffled lineup now appears to be as near an optimal state as it has all season.
“If we can get through this first weekend, I have total confidence we can be a team that can compete for a national championship,” said third-year coach Keegan Cook, who has guided Washington to the regional finals, one step from the Final Four, in each of his first two seasons.