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Fairfield, CT – After posting its first win of the year last week, Manhattan (1-21; 1-8 MAAC) begins the second half of its MAAC schedule with matches at Fairfield (14-6; 9-0 MAAC) and Quinnipiac (6-18; 5-6 MAAC).
Schedule:
Manhattan at Fairfield – Saturday, October 21 – 1:00 pm
Manhattan at Quinnipiac – Sunday, October 22 – 1:00 pm
Streaking
The Jaspers will be looking to snap the Stags 40-match winning streak against MAAC opposition (conference play/MAAC Championship).
First Meeting
Manhattan dropped a hard-fought 25-20, 25-23, 25-14 match to the Fairfield, despite 10 kills from junior Sandra Lozanova, on .292 hitting. Freshman Erin Hoener also added six kills, on .417 hitting.
Recent History With Fairfield
The back-to-back MAAC Champion Stags have taken 17 of the last 21 matches between the schools, dating back to 2009.
Last Meeting With Quinnipiac
Hoener had seven kills, on .462 hitting, to pace the Jaspers, which dropped a 25-17, 25-17, 25-19 decision.
All-Time Against Quinnipiac
Manhattan is 7-2 against Quinnipiac since the Bobcats joined the MAAC for the 2013 season, including going 3-1 in Hamden.
Jaspers Claim First Win Against Saint Peter's
Manhattan set down Saint Peter's in straight sets by scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 26-24 last Saturday in earning its first win of the year. Senior Mary Donnelly had 11 kills, on .476 hitting, with eight digs to pace the Jaspers.
Ace You Very Much
Manhattan registered a season-high nine aces in the aforementioned victory.
Big Matches
Junior Zoe Lindsey also had a big match, recording nine kills, nine digs and 32 assists while Lozanova matched Lindsey with nine kills and four aces.
Congrats Coach!
First-year Head Coach Lora Sarich also recorded her first win at Manhattan by virtue of a three-set victory against Saint Peter's.
Among The Leaders
- Junior Alyssa Rehrer is second in the MAAC with 4.58 digs per set and has registered double-figures in 18 matches, highlighted by a career-high 25 at Siena.
- Freshman Erin Hoener is second in the MAAC in hitting at .297 while Lozanova is 10th at .217.
Up Next
Manhattan will conclude a five-match road trip in Western New York, beginning with a match at Canisius on Saturday, October 28.