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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Fairleigh Dickinson women's volleyball team (1-18, 0-6 NEC) is set to take on Sacred Heart in Northeast Conference action Saturday at 1 p.m. inside Stratis Arena in the annual Dig Pink game for breast cancer awareness.
Last Time Out
The Knights played a pair of NEC contests in Brooklyn, N.Y. this past weekend. On Saturday, FDU lost 3-1 against St. Francis Brooklyn and on Sunday to first-place LIU Brooklyn, 3-0.
Sacred Heart
2013 Season: 10-9 (4-2 NEC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 19 - 1 p.m.
Where: Hackensack, N.J. (Stratis Arena)
Recent Series History: Tied 7-7 since 2005
Last Meeting: Oct. 28, 2012 - SHU 3 FDU 0
What You Need To Know: Senior Dianis Mercado leads the Pioneers with 236 kills and has twice been named NEC Player of the Week this year. Head coach Rob Machan has constructed a successful program in just six years, leading Sacred Heart to two NEC regular season championships and two NEC Tournament championships.
Up Next
The Knights will host Manhattan on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Stratis Arena for a 7 p.m. contest.