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Women's Volleyball September 13, 2018

CU Volleyball Preview - Golden Knight Invitational (9/15-16)

Fresh off a 3-1 weekend in California which included a victory over the 11th-ranked team in the country, the Clarkson University Volleyball team is back at home this weekend, playing host to its second tournament this year.

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The Series: The Golden Knights have recent rivalries with each of their four opponents this weekend. Clarkson still trails in the all-time series to SUNY Potsdam with 43 wins against 56 losses, but the Knights have won 21 straight matches against the Bears and have swept nine of the past 13 meetings, holding Potsdam to just 16.17 points per set in the last six sets. Against Stevens, Clarkson holds a modest 5-4 advantage in the series, though the Ducks got the better of the Knights in 2016, winning in four sets. Versus Susquehanna, Clarkson is 2-1 all-time with it last win coming during the 2016 NCAA Tournament. The Knights have five wins in 12 meetings against Brockport, but have won four straight matches against the Golden Eagles.

Key Stats for Clarkson (5-2): Junior Kate Isaksen was chosen as the Liberty League Performer of the Week on Monday after a tremendous effort in California where she averaged 9.73 digs per set in four matches. That pushed Isaksen's season average to 7.78 digs per set, ranking second in the nation, a category in which she led NCAA Division III in 2017. Overall, Clarkson ranks fifth in the country in digs per set (21.93 dps) and is 23rd in blocks per set (2.19 bps). Those numbers contributed considerably to Clarkson's opponents hitting just .120 against the Knights. Rachel Reusch leads the conference in blocks per set (1.07 bps) and is second in hitting percentage at .406. Gillian Kurtic is third in blocks per set at 0.96.

Key Stats for Potsdam (3-4): The Bears frequently have a higher hitting percentage than their opponents, but have struggled to completely shut down the opposition's offense with just a total of 19 blocks (14 solo, 10 block assists). Potsdam makes up for that deficiency with a solid performance from the service line, averaging 2.54 aces per set. Monica Mack leads the team with 2.92 kills per set and 0.63 aces per set while hitting .266, and Gabby Scott is contributing 2.71 kills per set. Natalie Magallon also adds 0.54 aces per set and a team-best 5.42 digs per set.

Key Stats for Stevens (6-3): The Ducks have won six straight matches after beginning the year with three consecutive losses, though each of those defeats came against teams ranked in the top 20 of the AVCA Poll. Stevens possesses an even offense with four players averaging 1.9 kills per set or more. Taleen Mitchell is the team's leader with 3.03 kills per set and Sarah Hain contributes 2.24 kills per set. Corinne Dougherty (2.00 kps) and Shelby Stewart (1.94 kps) are also frequent options. Stewart and Hain also average a collective 1.27 blocks per set.

Key Stats for Susquehanna (4-4): The River Hawks own solid ball control on the back line, as evidenced by their 16.32 digs per set and 0.97 reception errors per set. Riley O'Dowd leads the team with 2.85 kills per set, but it is Hannah Lyons who has the best scoring line on the team with 2.61 kills per set, 0.70 blocks per set and a .292 hitting percentage. Lindsey Pugh leads the squad with 9.18 assists per set and 0.39 aces per set while Lizzie Herestofa and Caroline Beohm contribute 4.31 digs and 3.09 digs per set, respectively.

Key Stats for Brockport (5-5): Despite their .500 record though 10 matches, the Golden Eagles are outscoring opponents by more than 2.5 kills in their 38 sets thus far. Sophomore outside hitter Laiken Fox is averaging 3.16 kills per set and senior Cassie Birth averages 2.94 kills per set and both hitters are hovering just under a .200 hitting percentage. Emily Orminski runs the offense to the tune of 8.92 assists per set while Christa Mickol averages 3.97 digs per set. Elena Grossman is the team's top blocker, recording five solo blocks and 18 block assists in 38 sets.  





 
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Players Mentioned

Kate Isaksen

#17 Kate Isaksen

L
5' 9"
Junior
Gillian Kurtic

#14 Gillian Kurtic

MH/RS
6' 3"
Sophomore
Rachel Reusch

#12 Rachel Reusch

MH
6' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Kate Isaksen

#17 Kate Isaksen

5' 9"
Junior
L
Gillian Kurtic

#14 Gillian Kurtic

6' 3"
Sophomore
MH/RS
Rachel Reusch

#12 Rachel Reusch

6' 2"
Junior
MH