DECEMBER 9, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
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In five dramatic sets, Gophers oust Baylor from NCAA volleyball tournamentMinnesota turned back the fifth-seeded Bears in a defensive standoff and advanced to the regional final Saturday.
Lars Thiemann - Career-high 12 pointsThiemann closed Wednesday's 72-46 win over Idaho State with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one block over 13 minutes.
ImpactThiemann scored a career-high 12 points in only 13 minutes of action, as the junior has played sparingly after being an occasional starter each of the last two seasons. Turnover problems in the past have limited his playing time, although that hasn't been much of an issue this season. The 7-1 center is shooting 54 percent from the field.
DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sam Alajiki - Gets first start on WednesdayAlajiki had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 72-46 victory over Idaho State.
ImpactAlajiki notched his first career start in Wednesday's blowout of Idaho State. It appears the freshman's role will only continues to expand going forward this season for Cal in the frontcourt.
DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
D.J. Thorpe - Sits first 10 gamesThorpe (undisclosed) has not taken the court through the first 10 games of the 2021-22 season.
ImpactThorpe appeared in a combined 53 games over his first two seasons with the program, so even in a deep reserve role, one would have thought he'd have seen the court by now. The 6-9 forward is still listed on the official team roster, but for now, it appears he is out indefinitely.
DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Marsalis Roberson - Small role in season debutRoberson (undisclosed) recorded zero points (0-1 FT) and one rebound across five minutes during Wednesday's 72-46 win over Idaho State.
ImpactRobinson missed the first nine games of the season for reasons that were never specified, but he was finally able to see the court in what was a lopsided victory. Look for the 6-6 freshman to continue serving in a wing depth role.
DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kuany Kuany - Misses first full gameKuany (ankle) did not take the court in Wednesday's 72-46 victory over Idaho State.
ImpactKuany had started seven of the first eight games of the season before coming off the bench and logging a season-low two minutes Dec. 5 against Utah. It was later reported that he was forced to exit with an ankle injury, and it seems that injury will extend his absence. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Santa Clara.
DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cal throttles Idaho St. 72-46 with big second half
Andre Kelly scored 12 points and Lars Thiemann added 12 off the bench and California opened it up in the second half on the way to a 72-46 win over Idaho StateDECEMBER 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
