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Riverdale, NY – Manhattan returns to action this weekend with a pair of matches this weekend against Quinnipiac and MAAC preseason favorite Fairfield at Draddy Gymnasium.
For Starters
The Jaspers have won seven of its last eight MAAC openers.
Home Cooking
Since the beginning of the 2012 season, the Manhattan is 33-12 in MAAC matches at Draddy Gymnasium.
Tough Start
Both the Bobcats and Stags met in last year's MAAC Championship match.
History Lesson
Last year, the Jaspers didn't win their first match of the year until their MAAC opener against Iona.
All-Time Against Quinnipiac
Manhattan is 7-1 against the Bobcats since Quinnipiac joined the MAAC for the 2013 season, including going a perfect 4-0 in Draddy Gymnasium.
Interesting
Head Coach Lora Sarich's alma mater Toledo defeated Quinnipiac Toledo earlier this season.
Good Times
Junior Olyvia Chaltas had a career-high 16 kills against Quinnipiac back on October 22.
All-Time Vs. Fairfield
The back-to-back MAAC Champion Stags have won 16 of their last 20 matches against the Jaspers dating back to 2009 and lead the all-time series by a 48-9 mark.
DYK?
Manhattan was one of only six conference opponents to take a set from Fairfield last season, which went undefeated against conference opposition en route to winning the MAAC Championship.
With A Win …
The Jaspers would snap the Stags' 33-match winning streak against MAAC opposition dating back to 2015.
Last Year …
Junior Sandra Lozanova had 17 kills in Manhattan's win over Quinnipiac. A day later, she notched 16 kills off a .310 hitting percentage against Fairfield.
Lindsey Lightning
Junior Zoe Lindsey registered 72 assists across two matches against Quinnipiac and Fairfield last season. This year, she's reached double digit assists in eight of ten matches.
Double-Trouble
Junior Alyssa Rehrer has recorded double digit digs in nine of 11 matches this year while classmate Taylor Hasley notched her second double-double of the year against NJIT with a season-high 16 assists and 11 digs
North Of The Border
Freshman Meagan Miller, a Canadian native, had a career-high nine kills, on .368 hitting, and eight blocks to pace the Jaspers against NJIT.
Highlights
Take a look at some of the highlights from Wednesday's match against NJIT by clicking HERE.
In The Rankings
In the MAAC, Manhattan is fourth in opponent hitting percentage (.243), third in opponent blocks per set (1.68) and fourth in digs per set (13.46).
Up Next
The Jaspers will travel to St. Francis Brooklyn on Tuesday, September 19 with opening serve slated for 7:00 pm.