McPherson helps Huskies into NCAA tourney

McPherson helps Huskies into NCAA tourney
West Seattleite and Kennedy grad key to Husky victory

Shayne McPherson of Washington serves to Washington State.

Kurt Howard

Mon, 11/27/2017

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Shayne McPherson and the University of Washington volleyball team slammed their way into the NCAA tournament on a winning note Friday.

McPherson, a Kennedy Catholic High School graduate and West Seattle resident, had three digs in a 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 win over Washington State University that helped the Huskies finish second in the Pac-12 standings with a 14-6 record.

Washington now carries a 24-7 overall record into a 7:30 p.m. home game against Long Island University of Brooklyn to open NCAA action this Friday.

McPherson’s efforts gave her a total of 289 digs on the year so far, after she amassed 394 total digs last year as a freshman.

McPherson is a 5-foot, 6-inch defensive specialist and libero for the Huskies, after playing as an outside hitter in high school.

McPherson helped Kennedy Catholic to a Class 3A state championship as a senior and earned Most Valuable Player honors in the now defunct Seamount League as a sophomore, junior and senior.

The former Lancers homecoming queen also plays beach volleyball for the Huskies in the spring, with Washington playing its home matches in West Seattle at Alki Point.

 

Seven UW seniors were honored before their last home game
Seven UW seniors were honored before their last home game. Photo by Kurt Howard
Washington's Courtney Schwan digs the ball.
Washington's Courtney Schwan digs the ball. Photo by Kurt Howard
Shayne McPherson (left) of Washington shows her excitement after the Huskies score.
Shayne McPherson (left) of Washington shows her excitement after the Huskies score. Photo by Kurt Howard
Crissy Jones of Washington attempts to block a spike from Washington States Ella Lajos.
Crissy Jones of Washington attempts to block a spike from Washington States Ella Lajos. Photo by Kurt Howard
Washington's libero Tia Scambray digs for the ball.
Washington's libero Tia Scambray digs for the ball. Photo by Kurt Howard
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