NEC Women’s Volleyball Game of the Weekend: Lafayette at FDU (9/13, 9/14)

For this weekend's volleyball game of the weekend, we can highlight the back-to-back series between FDU and Lafayette on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14.

Lafayette comes into this series riding high after a 3-1 victory over the ACC’s Virginia Tech, a power conference school, where sophomore Emma Patmon set a career high with 17 kills. The Leopards are off to a strong start this season, posting a 4-2 record and boasting a balanced attack with key contributions from Patmon, Abby Nieporte, and Carol Ulichney. Patmon has been their go-to player, leading the team with 54 kills and also contributing on defense with 47 digs. Lafayette’s impressive win against an ACC team like Virginia Tech makes them a formidable opponent for any team. They also secured a dominant 3-0 victory over NEC member Le Moyne, showing their ability to compete against NEC squads already this season.

On the other hand, FDU (2-4) is coming off a strong showing at the Albany Invitational, where they notched a 3-1 victory over Iona. The Knights have relied on Eleonora Tosi, who leads the team with 69 kills, and setter Hannah Schmidt, who has been effective with 137 assists and leads the team with 10 service aces. FDU was picked to finish third in the NEC preseason poll and with two strong victories already to their credit this season, they’ll be looking to build momentum on their home court as they face Lafayette in this two-game series.

This matchup is a great clash of two solid squads. FDU has the opportunity to make a statement win against a team coming off of a convincing victory over a power conference school, and with both games streaming on NEC Front Row, it’s a perfect opportunity for fans to tune in to what should be an exciting battle. FDU’s Tosi vs. Lafayette’s Patmon will be a key matchup to watch as both players lead their respective offenses.