VESTAL, N.Y. - The Binghamton volleyball team will host America East-leading UMBC Sunday afternoon, to cap off the season series between the two sides. The Bearcats (6-12 overall, 2-4 AE) sit in fourth place in the conference, while the Retrievers (12-10 overall, 7-0 AE) are alone at the top of the standings by 2.5 games.
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Binghamton Bearcats (6-12 Overall, 2-4 AE) vs. UMBC Retrievers (12-10 Overall, 7-0 AE)
Date | Time: Sunday, Oct. 24 | 1 p.m.
Location: Vestal, N.Y.
Live Stats: Sidearm Sports
Watch: ESPN3
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Notes
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The Bearcats are attempting to end a four-match losing streak, after starting 2-0 in America East play.
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The team is returning home following a weekend road series with UMBC and Stony Brook.
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Stefana Stan leads the team with 179 kills, while Anna Sprys joins her in triple-figures with 117. Kiara Adams has 486 assists, which leads the team.
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Defensively, Sprys has 59 blocks, good enough for tops on the team and fifth in the conference. Senior libero Emily Rail has 242 digs, including 14 double-figure efforts.
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Scouting UMBC
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UMBC has won seven consecutive matches, which is their longest winning streak since 2013.Â
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The Retrievers have won their last 17 sets, and have only dropped two frames since America East play began.
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The visitors lead the America East in blocks (2.3) and digs (16.5) per set.
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Sophomore Beste Ayhan (Istanbul, Turkey) is tied for fourth place in the nation in total blocks with 103. She leads the America East Conference in hitting percentage at .349.
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Freshman Mia Bilusic (Zagreb, Croatia) is second in the conference with 3.47 kills per set.
Up Next
The Bearcats will remain at home for matches against New Hampshire and NJIT on Friday, October 29 and Sunday, October 31. Matches are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.
