POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (October 5, 2016) – The Vassar College women's volleyball team heads to Hoboken, NY to take on the Ducks of Stevens Institute of Technology.

Game Details
Opponents: Stevens Institute of Technology (18-2, 4-0 Empire 8)
Links: (Stevens Home Page)
Site: Hoboken, NY
Facility: Canavan Arena
Date: October 5, 2016
Time: 7 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats)

Last Time Out: The Brewers came out strong Saturday against non-conference opponents, John Jay and Rutgers-Camden, picking up two easy wins, both in straight sets. The Brewers steady offense relied on 12 different players to add kills on the day, with a combined hitting average of .310.

A Look At The Brewers:

• Vassar has won 14 of the last 15 contests, boasting an impressive 7-1 in Liberty League action, and 9-0 home record.
• The Brewers will rely on steady offense, hitting .233 as a team thus far, topping the liberty league.
• The squad averages 12.83 kills a game with only five errors per set, again leading the conference.
• The Brewers remain strong behind the service line, serving 176 aces thus far, thanks to 18 aces on just two errors against John Jay.
• The team's steady first contact has helped them to just 1.5 service reception errors/set, while boasting 990 total digs.
• Freshman Jane McLeod has held conference Rookie of the Week since September 12, as this week marks her fourth straight honor.
• Sophomore setter Annie MacMillan is dishing out 10.29 assists a set, with 710 total assists, just 47 shy of the national leader.

 
A Look At The Ducks:

• The Ducks come into this weekend's tournament with an impressive 18-2 record with a perfect record in league action. Their only losses come from Cal Lutheran, the reigning National champions, and Union College.
• The squad spreads the offense well with four hitters putting away more than 100 this season.
• Strong defense is the name of the game, as Stevens averages 16.6 digs per set, lead by lead by junior libero Sydni Horner with 5.66 digs per set.
• Stevens tops their conference in almost every stat category, showcasing their discipline in all skills and overall talent.

 
Against Hunter All-Time: Vassar is 7-13 all time against the Ducks, coming off an impressive 3-1 win last October. 

Up Next:  This Saturday, the team heads to Massachusetts to take on Wellesley College in a non-conference matchup at 3 pm.