CU Volleyball Preview - at RIT/vs. Ithaca (10/6-7)

More than half of the Liberty League schedule remains for the Clarkson University Volleyball team, but with a strong weekend the Golden Knights can cinch up a playoff spot when they take on RIT in Rochester on Friday evening and Ithaca back at home on Saturday afternoon.

at RIT (LIVE STATS/LIVE VIDEO)

vs Ithaca (LIVE STATS/LIVE VIDEO)

The Series vs. RIT: Since gaining their third ever win over the Tigers in 2009, Clarkson has rattled off 17 straight victories against RIT, nudging closer to evening the all-time series, which they still trail 19-23.

The Series vs. Ithaca: The Bombers are in their first season of Liberty League play so this match will become more of a regularity. Ithaca holds a 24-5 records all-time against Clarkson, including a win in 2016, but the Golden Knights have won four of the last five meetings dating back to 2009.

Key Stats for Clarkson (9-6, 3-0 Liberty League): The Golden Knights have allowed the most kills per set of any team in the Liberty League, but they have also arguably played the toughest schedule, including four teams ranked in the top 20 in the country. Three of those teams rank in the top 25 nationally in kills per set, which doesn't include current number-one team Wittenberg.

Key Stats for RIT (11-8, 1-1 Liberty League): The Tigers are led by Taylor Higgins, who averages 3.43 kills per set (third in the Liberty League), while Sara Taylor kicks in 2.33 kills per set. RIT, however, is seventh in the league in hitting percentage (.154) and last in digs per set (11.99).

Key Stats for Ithaca (9-5, 1-1 Liberty League): The Bombers have also challenged themselves on the schedule, playing two currently ranked teams, two receiving votes, and another that has slipped out of the poll but was ranked. Ithaca has three players averaging better than two kills per set, and freshman Reagan Stone is putting together a solid campaign with 2.71 kills and 0.71 blocks per set.

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