ROCHESTER, Michigan – Marist Volleyball concludes their season-opening road trip with a visit to the Oakland Invitational. The Red Foxes will play two matches this weekend, facing Oakland University on Friday, Sept. 18, and Illinois State University on Saturday, Sept. 19. Marist enters the weekend on a three-match winning streak with an overall record of 4-6.
- The Red Foxes traveled to Rhode Island for the Bryant Invitational, where they went a perfect 3-0 on the weekend.
- Match one vs. Bryant: 3-1 win
- Match two vs. Fordham: 3-1 win
- Match three vs. Bryant: 3-1 win
- Mallory Reck had a standout weekend, recording 52 kills, 21 digs, and five service aces for a total of 59 points.
- Caelyn Dumas totaled 114 assists and 38 digs over the weekend for the Red Foxes.
- The Golden Grizzlies enter the weekend with an overall record of 4-6.
- Most recently, they took on Michigan State in a midweek matchup and fell 3-1 in four sets.
- Players to watch:
- Liv Hosford leads the team offensively with 3.50 kills per set and 3.90 points per set.
- Kalli Cook anchors the defense with 3.82 digs per set.
- The Redbirds enter the Oakland Invitational with a 7-2 overall record.
- Most recently, they competed at the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic, where they went 2-1.
- Western Illinois: 3-0 win
- Lindenwood: 3-1 loss
- Purdue Fort Wayne: 3-0 win
- Players to watch:
- Ruth Ziegler leads the Illinois State offense with 2.57 kills per set and 3.60 points per set.
- Samantha Bunch leads the defense, averaging 2.87 digs per set.
- The Red Foxes return home for their home opener on Wednesday, Sept. 23, against the University of New Haven.
