Match: 15
Saint Peter's (1-13, 0-3 MAAC) vs Marist (8-8, 3-2 MAAC)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 2
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Run Baby Run Arena, Jersey City, NJ
SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY SPECTATOR POLICY
Match: 16
Saint Peter's (1-13, 0-3 MAAC) vs Siena (2-13, 2-2 MAAC)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 3
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Run Baby Run Arena, Jersey City, NJ
First Serve
- The long-awaited home opener for Saint Peter's women's volleyball will occur this weekend, when the Peacocks welcome Marist and Siena for a pair of Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) bouts.
- The Peacocks will entertain Marist at 1pm on Saturday, followed by a matchup against Siena on Sunday at 1pm.
- SPU is seeking its first MAAC win of the young league slate, entering the weekend 0-3 in conference play (1-13 overall).
- The lone win of the season came back on September 11, when SPU knocked off FDU 3-1 at the Friar Classic in Providence, RI.
- Last time out, the Peacocks fell on the road in straight sets to rival Rider on Saturday afternoon.
Spectator Policy
- Fans/guests will be permitted to attend indoor athletics events at the Yanitelli Center.
- All guests ages 12 and older must provide proof of a completed series of World Health Organization (WHO)-approved COVID-19 vaccination.
- PLEASE NOTE: Full vaccination is achieved two weeks following a person's second dose of a two-dose vaccine series such as Pfizer and Moderna, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson.
- Masks are required at all events inside the Yanitelli Center regardless of vaccination status.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be demonstrated by displaying a photo or hard copy of a CDC vaccination card, NJ DOCKET app, New York State Excelsior App, or an official vaccination record. We ask that you have such proof readily available prior to arriving at the venue.
- Anyone 18 years or older must also present an appropriate ID with proof of vaccination, which must contain the name of the individual, and a photo of the individual or the individual's date of birth. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include but are not limited to: a driver's license, non-driver government ID card, passport and/or school or work-issued ID card.
Things to Know Before the Home Openers
All-time Series
- Saint Peter's will square off against Marist in the 42nd overall meeting, trailing the all-time series 15-26 since 1995.
- SPU will be looking to end a two-game skid to Marist, losing both meetings in 2019.
- The Peacocks last victory over the Red Foxes came in the first round of the 2018 MAAC Tournament, when SPU upset higher seeded Marist 3-1, claiming the program's first win in the conference tournament since 2006.
- Sunday's tilt with the Saints will be the 44th all-time meeting between the sides dating back to 1995, with the Peacocks trailing the series 10-33.
- SPU has stumbled in three straight to Siena, last defeating the Saints in Jersey City on September 30, 2018 by way of a sweep.
- Although the Peacocks have lost in three consecutive matches to the Saints, each meeting has been competitive with SPU winning at least one set in all three setbacks.
Scouting Report
- The Marist College Red Foxes travel to Jersey City with an 8-8 overall record and 3-2 MAAC mark.
- After opening conference play with two losses, the Red Foxes have reeled off three straight wins, topping Manhattan, Iona, and most recently Quinnipiac on Wednesday.
- The Siena College Saints enter the weekend 2-2 in the MAAC and just 2-13 overall, having dropped all of its out of conference matches this season.
- In addition to the 11 non-conference defeats, Siena fell in each of its first two MAAC matches to start the season 0-13.
- Since, the Saints have won back-to-back games, with victories over Iona and Manhattan.
The Drought is Over
- When the Peacocks take the Run Baby Run Arena floor on Saturday, it will have been exactly 700 days since the team last competed at home in Jersey City.
- The one year, 11 month drought is the longest in program history between home matches.
- Additionally, Saturday's contest will be the inaugural game at the newly renovated Run Baby Run Arena inside of the Yanitelli Center.
League Leaderboard
- Two weeks into the conference slate, the Peacocks have had individual success on the defensive side of the net.
- On the front row, freshman Suzzanne Bigelow ranks top-10 on the MAAC leaderboard in blocks.
- The Libero duo of freshman Charlee Cordts (4th) and sophomore Alwen Pila (9th) each hold spots on the conference rankings in digs.
Up Next
- Saint Peter's will remain in Jersey City for two more home dates next weekend on October 9 and 10.
- The Peacocks will host Fairfield (Saturday) and Quinnipiac (Sunday) at 1pm.
