POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (September 5, 2017) – The Vassar College women's volleyball team takes on the Ephs of Williams College Wednesday in the 2017 home opener. The non-conference matchup will take place in Kenyon Hall at 6 p.m.

Game Details
Opponents: Williams College (0-0, 0-0 NESCAC)
Links: (Williams Home Page) (Roster) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY
Facility: Kenyon Hall
Date: September 6, 2017
Time: 6 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats) (Live Video)
 
Last Time Out: The Brewers posted a solid 2-2 record at the Red Dragon Classic. Junior Devan Gallagher led the squad, posting 84 kills, 47 digs and three double-doubles in the four contests. The opening weekend began with a 15-13 nail-biting five set victory over Lebanon Valley.
 
A Look At The Brewers (2-2):

• The Brewers fought hard all weekend, keeping almost sets within 5 points, many determined by just two points.
• The squad welcomes the return of senior hitter Bria Corham this week. She has not yet seen the court this fall. Corham adds flexibility, experience, and a fiery calm persona to the Brewer lineup.
• Junior setter Annie MacMillan worked hard to spread the ball around, evidenced by all five hitters posting at least 13 kills, combining for an impressive team hitting percentage of .241.
• MacMillan set 153 helpers on the weekend, good for 10.93 assists/set.
• Middles Colette Cambey and Jenny Kerbs posted a solid start to their sophomore campaign, combining for 32 kills and 17 total blocks on the weekend.
• Also widespread, six Brewers posted at least 30 digs on the weekend, led by Devan Gallagher and rookie defender Anna Zucchero with 47 and 45 respectively.
• Strong and steady from the service line, the Brewers averaged 2.5 aces/set on the weekend, led by Anna Zucchero and Lauren Ninkovich.
• Seniors Bria Corham and Sophia Tiajoloff, as well as returning captain Annie MacMillan will take on the captain duties for the Brewers this season.
• The squad is led by Jonathan Penn and Joe Torella. Penn is entering his 22^nd season with the Brewers. Last season the coaching duo earned Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year accolades.

 
A Look At The Ephs (0-0):

• Williams volleyball has not yet taken the court this fall, as Vassar will be their first contest of the 2017 season.
• Interestingly enough, the squad has no seniors. The 14-women roster is made up of five juniors, four sophomores, and five freshmen.
• Junior hitters Ally Ostrow and Roxi Corbell will return as important offensive weapons. Last season Ostrow's performance earned her an All-NESCAC selection. Ostrow posted 215 kills and 323 digs in her 2016 campaign. 
• Fellow juniors, Tess Richman and Mia Weinland return to the court this season, both of whom suffered from season-ending injuries in 2016.
• The squad continues its tradition of geographic diversity, without a Massachusetts member.
• Last season, the Ephs finished 13-11 overall, 6-4 in conference.
• The Ephs are led by coaches Christi Kelsey and Cailyn Straubel. 2017 will be Kelsey's ninth season as the programs head coach.

Against Williams All-Time: The Brewers are just 5-20 against Williams all time, their last victory in 2011. Last year, the two squads matched up in a grueling dual, Williams edging the Brewers in the 5^th set. No current Brewer has beat an Eph in a Vassar uniform.

Up Next: Vassar will head up the hill to the AFC to host the annual Vassar Invitational. Action is slated to begin at 4 p.m. Friday against King's College. The Brewers will then take on the Mavericks of Medaille College at 8 p.m. Saturday, the squad takes on University of New England and Bates College at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. Live stats and video will be available.