Seniors

Women's Volleyball

Women’s Volleyball Welcomes Vassar On Senior Night

HOBOKEN, N.J. (OCTOBER 4, 2016) – After picking up three wins over the weekend, the Stevens Institute of Technology women's volleyball team hosts Vassar Wednesday.
    
MATCH INFO
First serve between the Ducks and Brewers is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Baun Athletic Complex.

WEEKEND RECAP 
Despite falling to Union in a hearbreaking five set contest, the Ducks rebounded with three straight victories. The three wins pushed the team to 18-2, and sit 4-0 in the Empire 8 Conference.

TWO MORE
After Wednesday's match, the Ducks will only have two home dates left (the Stevens Invitational) on October 14 and 15th. 

BLOCK PARTY
Freshmen Shelby Stewart and Sara Hain have combined for 114 blocks and 198 kills so far in 2016.    

VASSAR REPORT
Vassar comes into the game with a 14-6 overall record, led by Jane McLeod who has 228 kills. In fact, the Brewers have four players with 100 or more kills.

SENIOR SENDOFF
Prior to the match, the team will honor the four seniors for senior night. The four seniors being honored are; Kristen Macdonald, Becca Youngman, Christina Sciarra and Mary Tobin

ACES WILD
The Ducks are averaging 2.5 aces per set in 2016, and have out-aced their opponents 160-56 this year so far.

WEEKEND UPDATE
Stevens went 3-1 at the Utica Tournament, falling for the first time since facing Cal-Lutheran on the second day of the season.

ALL TOURNAMENT
Hain and senior Mary Tobin were chosen to the All-Tournament team at the conclusion of the Utica Tournament.

WELCOME BACK
After being out of action, freshman Julie Greco returned to the court against Utica, handing out four assists while notching five digs.

STRONG SHOWING
Freshman Taleen Mitchell appeared in both matches on Saturday, tallying 12 kills and 10 digs over the six sets. Against Potsdam, Mitchell pounded home seven kills to go along with six digs. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Christina Sciarra

#12 Christina Sciarra

OPP
5' 11"
Senior
Montclair, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy/Phoenix Volleyball Club
Mary Tobin

#5 Mary Tobin

OH
5' 8"
Senior
Boothwyn, Pa./Archmere Academy/Brandywine Volleyball Club
Becca Youngman

#16 Becca Youngman

OH/DS
5' 8"
Senior
Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili/Paradigm
Sara  Hain

#3 Sara Hain

MB
6' 0"
First-Year
Roseville, Mn./Roseville Area/MN Select
Shelby  Stewart

#4 Shelby Stewart

MB
6' 0"
First-Year
Powell, Ohio/Olentagy Liberty/Mintonette Sports
Julie  Greco

#6 Julie Greco

S
5' 5"
First-Year
Thornwood, N.Y./Maria Regina/Legacy Volleyball Club
Taleen Mitchell

#18 Taleen Mitchell

OH
5' 10"
First-Year
Los Angeles, Calif./South Pasadena/San Gabriel Elite

Players Mentioned

Christina Sciarra

#12 Christina Sciarra

5' 11"
Senior
Montclair, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy/Phoenix Volleyball Club
OPP
Mary Tobin

#5 Mary Tobin

5' 8"
Senior
Boothwyn, Pa./Archmere Academy/Brandywine Volleyball Club
OH
Becca Youngman

#16 Becca Youngman

5' 8"
Senior
Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili/Paradigm
OH/DS
Sara  Hain

#3 Sara Hain

6' 0"
First-Year
Roseville, Mn./Roseville Area/MN Select
MB
Shelby  Stewart

#4 Shelby Stewart

6' 0"
First-Year
Powell, Ohio/Olentagy Liberty/Mintonette Sports
MB
Julie  Greco

#6 Julie Greco

5' 5"
First-Year
Thornwood, N.Y./Maria Regina/Legacy Volleyball Club
S
Taleen Mitchell

#18 Taleen Mitchell

5' 10"
First-Year
Los Angeles, Calif./South Pasadena/San Gabriel Elite
OH