HACKENSACK, N.J. - FDU men's volleyball returns to Stratis Arena for the first time since February 20 to open their final stretch of home matches.
The Knights will honor graduate student
Christian Ramirez for Senior Night on Friday as they host American International at 7 p.m. followed by a matchup against Princeton on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Matchday Info
FDU (5-11) vs. American International (2-14)
Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.
Stratis Arena inside the Rothman Center (Hackensack, N.J.)
Coverage: NEC Front Row | Live Stats
In-Match Updates: @FDUKnightsMVB
Promotions: Pajama Night, wear your pajamas and receive free Urban Bricks pizza!
FDU (5-11) vs. Princeton (8-12)
Saturday, April 2 at 4 p.m.
Stratis Arena inside the Rothman Center (Hackensack, N.J.)
Coverage: NEC Front Row | Live Stats
In-Match Updates: @FDUKnightsMVB
Scouting the Knights
The Knights are looking to get back on track after falling in straight sets at St. Francis Brooklyn on Tuesday. It was
Artem Vetrov who led FDU with ten points, logging a season-high four service aces to give the Knights an edge during crucial points.
Pacing the team at setter was
Rui Fernandes, recording 21 assists, seven digs and three kills as he remains in the top 50 in the nation for assists per set. Other Knights who have earned a place in the NCAA leader boards include
Grady Hoffman, ranking third in digs per set, and
Jack Lydon who ranks in the top 50 for kills and points.
Scouting American International
The Knights will meet AIC for the second time this season after sweeping the Yellow Jackets in Springfield earlier this season. In that matchup, FDU hit a season-best .330 clip as they held American International to a .059 average.
Ben Warren led for the Yellow Jackets, recording seven kills, two service aces and a block for 9.5 points. It was setter Brendan Hickey who paced the team in assists and digs, recording his first career double-double with 17 assists and 15 digs.
Scouting Princeton
The Knights will host the Tigers in their first-ever meeting with the Garden State opponent. Princeton comes to Hackensack on a three-match win streak after sweeping St. Francis Brooklyn and Saint Francis U at home.
The Tigers rank No. 11 in the nation in service aces behind Ben Harrington who leads with 39 on the season. Harrington ranks in the top 50 for kills and points per set, pacing Princeton with 3.9 points per set.
Next Up
The Knights will host George Mason on April 8 at 7 p.m. in the team's final home match of their inaugural season.
