NORTHAMPTON, Mass.--The Smith College volleyball team (10-5) gets back on the court for the first time in nine days when the Pioneers make the short trip to Mount Holyoke to take part on the Seven Sisters Championship. Smith will play Mount Holyoke College (8-7) and Vassar College (13-9) on Saturday, followed by matchups with Bryn Mawr (10-7) and Wellesley (18-2) on Sunday.
Last Meeting (Mount Holyoke): Smith took a 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 25-27, 25-19) win over the Lyons on October 23, 2012.
Last Meeting (Vassar): Vassar swept a 3-0 (16-25, 11-25, 12-25) decision on October 6, 2012 at the Seven Sisters Championship.
Last Meeting (Bryn Mawr): The Owls topped Smith at the 2012 edition of this tournament with a 3-1 (24-26, 20-25, 25-21, 15-25) win on October 7, 2012.
Last Meeting (Wellesley): Smith's 2012 season came to an end with a 3-0 (20-25, 23-25, 13-25) loss to the Blue on October 27, 2012.
The Series: Smith leads the series with Bryn Mawr 13-4. The Pioneers have won 17 of the 29 all-time meetings with Vassar, and leads the series with Mount Holyoke 42-20. Wellesley leads the series 49-25 with the Pioneers.
Fast Facts: Mount Holyoke has lost seven straight after starting the season 8-0...The Lyons are led by Emma Sweeting's 143 kills...Vassar has alternated wins and losses in their last five games...the Brewers were picked second in the Liberty League preseason poll...Bryn Mawr opened the year on a six game win streak, but has gone 4-7 since then...the Owls have not played a home game since September 28...Wellesley is ranked fourth in the latest NEWVA poll...Wellesley's only losses are to No. 5 Emory and No. 24 Roger Williams....Smith is 3-0 in neutral site matches this season...The Pioneers will play Mount Holyoke and Wellesley again this season in NEWMAC matches...
Next Up: Smith will travel to WPI for a NEWMAC game on October 17. Mount Holyoke will have a visit from Springfield College on October 15. Vassar will travel to Stevens Tech for a non-conference match on October 16. Bryn Mawr will host Gettysburg on October 15, and Wellesley will play Clark on the same date.
