Bulldogs host Bryant Invitational Friday and Saturday
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Princeton (3-5) | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 1 |
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Bryant (2-11) | 25 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 3 |
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St. John's (11-4) | 25 | 27 | 25 | 3 |
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Bryant (2-13) | 15 | 25 | 19 | 0 |
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UMass Lowell (0-9) | 8 | 15 | 16 | 0 |
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Bryant (1-11) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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Stony Brook (4-10) | 25 | 28 | 26 | 3 |
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Bryant (2-12) | 19 | 26 | 24 | 0 |
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team gears up for its annual Bryant Invitational over the weekend, as the Bulldogs prep for matches against UMass Lowell, Princeton, Stony Brook and St. John's.
The Bulldogs enter weekend action in search of their first victory of the 2013 season. Sophomore outside hitter Claire Van Dyk (New Richmond, Wis.) has been solid in her second year donning the Black and Gold, putting up a team-leading 95 kills through 11 matches. Freshman middle blocker Sara DePouw (Oconto, Wis.) has been equally impressive, logging 75 kills and a Bryant-best 23 total blocks, while sophomore setter Jana Kmec (Stratford, Conn.) leads the team with 270 assists (7.5 per set).
Coming off a tough, 3-0 loss to Hartford in its home-opener Tuesday night, Bryant will look to right the ship Friday when they open tourney play against the Riverhawks at 4 p.m. Division I newcomer UMass Lowell comes to Smithfield looking for its first victory of 2013 as well, as the former Northeast-10 rival enters the weekend with an 0-8 overall mark.
Later Friday evening (8 p.m.), the Black and Gold will do battle with Princeton, who enters the Bryant Invitational with a 3-4 overall record. Kendall Peterkin and Cara Mattaliano lead the way for the Tigers with 58 and 56 kills, respectively, while Lauren Miller and Ginny Willis have combined for 204 assists through just seven matches.
Bryant opens Saturday action against Stony Brook at noon in the second match of the day. The Seawolves enter tourney play with a 3-9 overall record coming off a tough showing at the Kennesaw State Owl Classic last weekend. Kaitlin Costello and Mellisa Rigo rank first and second, respectively, on the Stony Brook kills leaderboard, each eclipsing the century mark, while Hannah Dolan leads her team with 358 assists.
Closing out the two-day event, the Bulldogs will faceoff with perennial Big East powerhouse St. John's at 7 p.m. The Red Storm come to Smithfield with an 8-4 overall mark coming off an impressive 3-1 showing at the Georgia Tech Courtyard Classic. Karin Palqutova leads the squad with 175 kills through 12 matches, while Deniz Mutlugil enters weekend play just shy of 400 assists (397).
Click HERE for the full 2013 Bryant Invitational schedule, including links to live stats and streaming video.