POUGHKEEPSIE, New York - Marist volleyball is set for back-to-back road matches against Canisius and Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct.15 at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.
 
The Red Foxes take a six-match winning streak to western New York.
 

Last Time Out

 

• Marist edged Saint Peter's in five sets.
• Jordan Newblatt and Sasha van der Merwe recorded double-doubles.
• Kaitlyn Owens had 32 assists.
• Lillian Thomas recorded 18 digs.

 

About Marist

 

• At 8-1 in the MAAC, the Red Foxes sit in first place, a half-game ahead of both Quinnipiac and Fairfield.
• The Red Foxes now stand at 10-10 overall.
• Claire Lewis leads the MAAC in assists per set (10.27).
• The Red Foxes have three of the MAAC's top 10 in points per set in van der Merwe (second, 3.95), Newblatt (third, 3.88), and Gabriella Heimbauer (10^th, 3.20).

 

Scouting Canisius

 

• The Golden Griffins sit at 5-11 overall and 3-5 in the MAAC.
• Canisius has won two straight matches against Rider and Saint Peter's.
• This will be the 44th meeting between the two teams, with Canisius leading 23-20 all-time.
• Marist split the series with Canisius last season 1-1, with the away team winning both matchups.

 

Scouting Niagara

  

• The Purple Eagles are 6-10 overall and 5-3 in the MAAC.
• Most recently, Niagara defeated Saint Peter's 3-0 and has won 5 of their last 6.
• This will be the 49th meeting between the Red Foxes and Purple Eagles, where Niagara leads 26-22 all-time.
• Marist has won the last three meetings and 7 of the previous 10.

 

Up Next

 

• The Red Foxes will continue their road trip against Iona and Manhattan on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22, respectively.
• First serve is set for 1 p.m. both days.