Volleyball Hosts Merrimack Friday Night

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant women's volleyball team is back at home tomorrow night, as they return to NEC play against Merrimack.

Match Information

Time: Friday, Oct. 8, 7:00 pm

Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Bulldog Notes and Notables

Caroline Kennedy has been on a hot streak, totaling 38 kills and 14 blocks over the last three matches. Her .667 attack percentage against Rhode Island was the third best in Bryant's Division I era.
Aubrey Lapour had 14 kills and a .423 attack percentage in her first career start against URI. She is the only freshman to record double digit kills in a match for the Bulldogs this year.
Alysa Wright posted four blocks against URI, bringing her season total to an NEC high 76. She is also on pace to break Bryant's Division I record for attack percentage in a season, with a current mark of .314.

Scouting the Warriors

Merrimack is 0-18 this season (0-4 NEC).
Player to Watch: Senior outside hitter/defensive specialist Brooke Leetsma leads the Warriors with 95 kills and 113 digs. She is also second on the team with 16 service aces.
Bryant is 39-1 all-time against Merrimack (4-0 D-I), including a 16 match winning streak dating to 1999. The Bulldogs have not dropped a set to the Warriors in their four matchups as Division I opponents.

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