Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State volleyball team opens New Jersey Athletic Conference action Tuesday at Kean University.
 
GAME INFO
The first serve inside Harwood Arena at Kean University is scheduled for 7 pm. Live stats and video links are available on montclairathletics.com.
 
LAST TIME OUT
On Saturday, Montclair State swept a home tri-match against Wilkes and Baruch. LEAH HIGGINS slammed home 10 kills while DELANEY ST. PIERRE handed out 26 assists in the sweep over Wilkes. Against Baruch, SKYE RAMSEY tallied 10 kills while St. Pierre filled out the stat sheet with 30 assists, 14 digs, and seven kills.
 
TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Kills: LEAH HIGGINS, 80
Assists: DELANEY ST. PIERRE, 175
Aces: EMMA HATCHER, 10
Digs: KATIE RODMAN, 82
Blocks: GIANNA ARIAS, 22
 
Kean
Kills: Ashley Smith, 79
Assists: Kylie Brua, 141
Aces: Kylie Brua, 8
Digs: Sian Seeger, 89
Blocks: Anne Beckenmeyer, 29
 
SCOUTING KEAN
The Cougars are 2-3 on the season, dropping five-set matches to New Paltz and Salisbury. They rebounded on Saturday to split a tri-match with Swarthmore and Clark, topping Clark 3-1.
 
LAST MEETING
Montclair State topped Kean in straight sets last September, winning 25-19, 25-10, 25-18. LEAH HIGGINS tallied a team-high 14 kills while KATELYN MONAGHAN led the defense with 19 digs. CARLY WATERMAN chipped in 10 kills and four service aces in the victory.
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Cougars hold a 30-17 advantage all-time against the Red Hawks, but MSU has notched wins in the last three matches. The Red Hawks' best stretch came from September 12, 2006 – September 17, 2010 when they picked up triumphs in five consecutive matches.
 
UP NEXT
The Red Hawks head to Hoboken, NJ for the two-day Stevens Invitational Friday and Saturday. They open the tournament with Wentworth Institute of Technology Friday at 4 pm.