POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist Volleyball returns home for their Metro Conference home opener on Friday night against Iona University. Following Friday's match against Iona, they will face Manhattan University on Saturday afternoon. Coming into the weekend the Red Foxes have an overall record of 7-9 and a conference record of 2-1.
 

LAST TIME OUT

• The Red Foxes battled against Siena on Tuesday evening, losing to the Saints in four sets.
• In the game, Mallory Reck racked up a career-high 25 kills to lead the offense.
• Caelyn Dumas also recorded a career-high with 56 assists in the game.

 

SCOUTING IONA

• The Gaels enter the game with an overall record of 8-7 and a conference mark of 3-0.
• Most recently, they took on Manhattan, defeating them in straight sets.
• Players to watch:
  • Julia Leonardo is the leader on offense with 3.47 kills per set and 3.94 points per set.
  • On the defense Avery Gaume is the leader with 4.17 digs per set to lead the team.

 

SCOUTING MANHATTAN

• The Jaspers come into the weekend with a 2-12 overall record and a 1-2 conference mark.
• Manhattan will face Siena on Friday, before facing Marist on Saturday.
• Most recently they took on Iona where they lost in three sets.
• Players to watch:
  • Hanna Kaczynska is averaging 2.68 points per set and 2.31 kills per set to lead the offense.
  • On defense, Emma Francesconi leads with digs, averaging 2.27 digs per set.

 

UP NEXT

• The Red Foxes hit the road again to face Merrimack College on Friday, October 9^th.