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When Binghamton's volleyball team takes the court in the fall, there will
be no more celebrating at 15 points. The National Association for Girls
and Women in Sports, the official rules-making body for women's collegiate
volleyball, has announced a major change in the rules for the upcoming 2001
season.
The most significant change will be the move from sideout to a rally
scoring format where each play will result in a point. The first four
games of a match will be scored to 30 points, with the winner holding a
two-point lead. If necessary, a fifth game will be played to 15, with the
winner leading by two points.
"It's going to be a big change for volleyball, " third-year BU head coach
Glenn Kiriyama said. "We're all used to the 15-points, so it's going to
take some getting used to, especially for the spectators. Hopefully it
will make for more competitive, closer matches."
In addition, the collegiate game will mimic the international game with the
let serve. A served ball will remain in play if it hits the net and
continues over the net to the opposition's court. A service ace can be
earned if the ball falls to the opposition's side of the court, despite
contact with the net on service.
Binghamton opens its season on Stpebmer 1 at the Niagara University
Tournament. The Bearcats will host UC Riverside at 2 p.m. on September 3
in the East Gym.
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