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BY TRA NGUYEN The Shorthorn staff When it comes to Oozeball, some things may never change, said Drew Barfield, intramural sports assistant director. Barfield, who has been Oozeball’s tournament director since 2006, said champions are typically those who... More

BY TRA NGUYEN The Shorthorn staff When it comes to Oozeball, some things may never change, said Drew Barfield, intramural sports assistant director. Barfield, who has been Oozeball’s tournament director since 2006, said champions are typically those who play volleyball. Oozeball is a traditional UTA mud volleyball tournament. The event is scheduled to start at 1 p. m. Friday at the corner of Summit Avenue and Greek Row Drive. He said knowing how to play volleyball will increase a team’s chance of winning. “If you’re able to serve very well, then it’s going to give you an advantage because the other team can’t move to get to the ball,” he said. Last year’s first place winners, the members of Swamp Thang, are winning in their league of intramural sand volleyball, Barfield said. “We all feel pretty confident,” said Leslie Rodriguez, nursing junior and Swamp Thang member. This is their second year playing Oozeball and all members have a lot of experience, she said. “We communicat Less