ASTON, PA. – In their first season as members of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), the Neumann University Women's Volleyball team have qualified for the postseason and will entertain Alvernia University in the MAC Commonwealth Play-In Game, this coming Tuesday.
 
The Knights earned the fourth seed in the tournament on the strength of a 4-4 conference record. Overall, they were 12-13. Alvernia was 11-15 overall and was also 4-4 in conference, making them the fifth seed. Neumann earned the higher seed thanks to their win over the Golden Wolves on October 21^st.
 
In that lone meeting, Neumann came away with a 3-0 win on Alvernia's campus in Reading, Pa. The Knights dominated the first set, 25-13 before squeaking by in a tight second set, 27-25. The third was taken handily, 25-15. Julia Solomon led the Knights with 14 kills. Melissa Eddy had 10 kills and 16 digs for a double-double. Hannah Strohm and Amiya Carter had three service aces each with Carter adding 17 assists. Emma Kovacs contributed 14 assists.
 
Overall, Solomon leads the Knights with 269 kills, which is fifth in the conference. Soleil-La'Jour Staggs has a .262 hitting percentage, which is also fifth in the MAC Commonwealth. Kovacs is the Knights' top passer with a conference fifth-most 470 assists and 47 service aces. On the defensive side Eddy leads with 281 digs, and Taylor Dinnis leads with 55 total blocks.
 
Tuesday's winner will advance to the semifinals and visit No. 1 Eastern University on Thursday.
 
Tickets for Tuesday's Play-In match will be available in the Mirenda Center and at the link below:
● Adults - $10
● Senior Citizens (65+) - $5
● Youth (7-17) - $5
● MAC Students (valid ID) and Children 0-6 – FREE

Link for Tickets