Game of the Weekend: LIU Takes on Three in Queens
For this weekend’s "Game of the Weekend," we're shifting our focus to LIU women's volleyball as they finally catch a break from the powerhouse schools they've been facing and turn their attention to some challenging but more evenly matched opponents in Queens, NY. These upcoming matchups will truly test whether LIU has the ability to capitalize on their tough early-season competition and show their strength against Bryant, St. John's, and Iona.
LIU kicks off the weekend with a match against Bryant on September 20 at 1:00 PM, followed by a tough evening matchup against St. John’s at 7:00 PM, and they close the weekend facing Iona on September 21 at 5:00 PM.
LIU’s key players to watch include Bria Plante, who continues to be a force at the net. With a hitting percentage of .321 and 55 kills on the season, she's one of the top attackers in the conference. She’s also leading in blocks with an average of 1.03 blocks per set, proving her ability to control both offense and defense. Selina Koc has been effective as a setter, with 155 assists and an average of 5.00 per set. Her ability to spread the ball will be crucial in this series. Alasha Colon has been dominant in the back row, leading the team with 151 digs, which averages out to 4.58 digs per set. She’s a key player in stabilizing the defense.
Their opponents include Bryant, who has been solid this season, currently holding a 9-2 record and riding a five-game winning streak. They'll be confident going into this match, and LIU will have to bring their best performance. St. John's also poses a tough challenge, sitting at 7-3. After taking down Princeton and Duke last week, they’re coming off a loss to powerhouse Penn State, who is ranked #3 in the nation. It should be noted that their rival, Pitt, is ranked #1. This will be a good measuring stick for LIU to see if they can hang with top-tier opponents. Iona, though struggling at 1-8, should not be overlooked. They’ve had a tough schedule and are desperate to turn things around. LIU will need to stay focused and avoid a letdown in this final match of the weekend.
With this strong slate of matchups, fans will get to see if LIU can turn the corner and make some noise in these games. These are must-watch contests for those following the NEC closely, and with the team having been tested by top schools, we’ll see if they can now turn that experience into victories against solid competition.
