Archibald Sets School Kills Record as Iona Captures MAAC Tournament Championship
No. 1 Iona College (20-7) won the 2018 MAAC Volleyball Championship on Saturday with a 3-1 win over No. 2 Canisius College (17-12).
Iona Wins First Outright MAAC Regular Season Title
Iona College secured the 2018 MAAC Volleyball Regular Season Title after winning at home against Marist College 3-0 on Saturday. It is the Gaels’ first outright MAAC Regular Season Title.
Iona Sweeps MAAC Awards with Archibald, Paolucci, Patsos
The Iona College volleyball program swept the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference awards. Senior Claire Archibald is the Player of the Week, junior Jessica Paolucci earns Libero of the Week and rookie Cassandra Patsos takes home the Rookie of the Week nod.
VolleyMob Player of the Week: Katie Forsythe, Loyola Maryland
Loyola Maryland freshman libero Katie Forsythe averaged 8.15 digs per set, posted three straight 30-plus dig matches, set a school record and made good on all 50 of her serve reception chances en route to VolleyMob Player of the Week honors.
Archibald, Paolucci, Streuer Honored by MAAC
Iona’s Claire Archibald and Jessica Paolucci, and Niagara’s Jessica Streuer tabbed as MAAC Volleyball Player, Libero and Rookie of the Week.
Archibald, Lopez Acosta, Rich, Ramiu Honored by MAAC
Fairfield’s Alexis Rich earned her third straight MAAC Rookie of the Week honor, while Canisius’ Sofia Lopez Acosta was honored as Libero of the Week for the second straight week.
Ain’t It Grand: Carroll, Grandy Join Elite 1,000/1,000 Club
Although they are sure to get some more company over the coming weeks, there are just six active players in the 1,000-kill/1,000 dig club with the two newest members joining the party last weekend.
The 1000 Clubs: The Newest Members, Who’s Knocking on the Door
Iona’s Claire Archibald surpassed the 1,000 dig milestone to join the elite 1,000-kill/1,000 dig club. Five players reached 1,000 kills and four others posted their 1,000th dig on opening weekend.
Fairfield Named MAAC Preseason Favorite; Full Awards & Predictions
Fairfield will look to defend their MAAC title once again in 2018.
