Wednesday, October 9
Hamden, Conn.
7:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
vs
Marist
Volleyball Welcomes Marist to Hamden for Wednesday Night Match
10/8/2019 1:16:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Quinnipiac Bobcats (4-8, 0-3 MAAC) vs.
Marist Red Foxes (6-9, 4-1 MAAC)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | 7 p.m.
Burt Kahn Court | Hamden, Conn.
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays their first mid-week game of the season as they welcome Marist to Hamden on Wednesday night. First serve is scheudled for 7 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bobcats played their first two home matches of the season this past weekend as they hosted Iona and Manhattan. The Bobcats picked up their first MAAC win of the season against Iona on Saturday, defeating the Gaels 3-1. Sophomore Outside Hitter Maggie Baker led the Bobcats offensively with 15 kills, and Senior Middle Blocker Kaleigh Oates led the Bobcats defensively with four blocks and Senior Libero Alejandra Rodriguez tallied 27 digs. On Sunday, the Bobcats fell to Manhattan 3-2. Baker and Junior Right Side Hitter Morgan Sherwin posted 25 and 23 kills respectively, Freshman Outside Hitter Aryanah Diaz tallied a career high 47 assists.
LAST MATCHUP VS. MARIST
The Bobcats traveled to Marist On September 22nd, as part of their first weekend of MAAC action. The Bobcats fell to the Red Foxes 3-1. Aryanah Diaz nearly recorded a triple-double, recording 20 kills, 17 assists and nine digs in the loss. Maggie Baker also recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 17 digs.
BAKER'S BALLING OUT
Sophomore Outside Hitter Maggie Baker led the Bobcats offensively against Iona and Manhattan. Baker began the weekend on Saturday by posting 15 kills against Iona. She came back on Saturday and posted a career-high 25 kills against Manhattan on Sunday.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE DIAZ
Freshman Outside Hitter Aryanah Diaz recorded her first career triple-double against New Hampshire. Diaz finished with 20 digs, 16 assists and 14 kills. Her triple-double was the first Quinnipiac volleyball triple-double recorded since 2007. Diaz also has recorded a double-double in five straight matches.
OUTSTANDING OATES
Senior Middle Blocker Kaleigh Oates was named MAAC Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday, September 10. She received this honor for her play at the Knights Fall Classic. Oates currently leads the MAAC in hitting percentage with .381.
PRESEASON POLL
Quinnipiac was picked to finish fourth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Poll as announced by the league office on Tuesday, August 20. The Bobcats also received a first place vote for the second time in three seasons.
VETERAN LEADERSHIP
Alejandra Rodriguez (Toa Alta, P.R.), Lauren Miller (Collegeville, Pa.), Maria Pansari (Whitehouse Station, N.J.) and Kaleigh Oates (Downingtown, Pa.) return as seniors for the Bobcats. All four seniors saw significant playing time last season with all of them playing more than 80 sets over the course of the season. Rodriguez and Pansari played all 112 sets last season.
NEW FACES
The Bobcats welcome four new players to the team for the 2019 season. Freshmen Alisa Mejia (Rye Brook, N.Y.) and Aryanah Diaz (Miami, Fla.) come in as college rookies. Georgia Tselepi (Athens, Greece) and Olga Zampati (Athens, Greece) come in as transfers from other Division 1 colleges. Tselepi comes to Quinnipiac after transferring from Cincinnati and Zampati comes from Oklahoma.
ROBINSON ERA IS HERE
Head Coach Kyle Robinson picked up his first win as a Bobcat in a 3-0 win against Seton Hall at the Morgan State Invitational.
To stay up to date with all things Quinnipiac Volleyball, follow the program on Instagram and Twitter @QU_WVB.
Marist Red Foxes (6-9, 4-1 MAAC)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | 7 p.m.
Burt Kahn Court | Hamden, Conn.
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays their first mid-week game of the season as they welcome Marist to Hamden on Wednesday night. First serve is scheudled for 7 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bobcats played their first two home matches of the season this past weekend as they hosted Iona and Manhattan. The Bobcats picked up their first MAAC win of the season against Iona on Saturday, defeating the Gaels 3-1. Sophomore Outside Hitter Maggie Baker led the Bobcats offensively with 15 kills, and Senior Middle Blocker Kaleigh Oates led the Bobcats defensively with four blocks and Senior Libero Alejandra Rodriguez tallied 27 digs. On Sunday, the Bobcats fell to Manhattan 3-2. Baker and Junior Right Side Hitter Morgan Sherwin posted 25 and 23 kills respectively, Freshman Outside Hitter Aryanah Diaz tallied a career high 47 assists.
LAST MATCHUP VS. MARIST
The Bobcats traveled to Marist On September 22nd, as part of their first weekend of MAAC action. The Bobcats fell to the Red Foxes 3-1. Aryanah Diaz nearly recorded a triple-double, recording 20 kills, 17 assists and nine digs in the loss. Maggie Baker also recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 17 digs.
BAKER'S BALLING OUT
Sophomore Outside Hitter Maggie Baker led the Bobcats offensively against Iona and Manhattan. Baker began the weekend on Saturday by posting 15 kills against Iona. She came back on Saturday and posted a career-high 25 kills against Manhattan on Sunday.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE DIAZ
Freshman Outside Hitter Aryanah Diaz recorded her first career triple-double against New Hampshire. Diaz finished with 20 digs, 16 assists and 14 kills. Her triple-double was the first Quinnipiac volleyball triple-double recorded since 2007. Diaz also has recorded a double-double in five straight matches.
OUTSTANDING OATES
Senior Middle Blocker Kaleigh Oates was named MAAC Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday, September 10. She received this honor for her play at the Knights Fall Classic. Oates currently leads the MAAC in hitting percentage with .381.
PRESEASON POLL
Quinnipiac was picked to finish fourth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Poll as announced by the league office on Tuesday, August 20. The Bobcats also received a first place vote for the second time in three seasons.
VETERAN LEADERSHIP
Alejandra Rodriguez (Toa Alta, P.R.), Lauren Miller (Collegeville, Pa.), Maria Pansari (Whitehouse Station, N.J.) and Kaleigh Oates (Downingtown, Pa.) return as seniors for the Bobcats. All four seniors saw significant playing time last season with all of them playing more than 80 sets over the course of the season. Rodriguez and Pansari played all 112 sets last season.
NEW FACES
The Bobcats welcome four new players to the team for the 2019 season. Freshmen Alisa Mejia (Rye Brook, N.Y.) and Aryanah Diaz (Miami, Fla.) come in as college rookies. Georgia Tselepi (Athens, Greece) and Olga Zampati (Athens, Greece) come in as transfers from other Division 1 colleges. Tselepi comes to Quinnipiac after transferring from Cincinnati and Zampati comes from Oklahoma.
ROBINSON ERA IS HERE
Head Coach Kyle Robinson picked up his first win as a Bobcat in a 3-0 win against Seton Hall at the Morgan State Invitational.
To stay up to date with all things Quinnipiac Volleyball, follow the program on Instagram and Twitter @QU_WVB.
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