Volleyball Swings Into Action at Hofstra Tournament This Weekend

MATCH NOTES (.pdf) 

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - The Seton Hall volleyball team kicks off the 2008 season at the Hofstra Tournament in Hempstead, N.Y. The Pirates are looking pick up where it left off last season after closing 2007 with a 6-2 record. The Pirates return 11 players, and are trying to make the BIG EAST Championship for the first time since 1994.

SHU TRYING TO BREAK A TREND

Since 2000, SHU has only been above .500 after its opening tourney twice (2001 & 2004). During the same span, the Pirates are 2-6 in season openers.

HALL MAKING SECOND APPEARANCE AT HOFSTRA TOURNAMENT

Seton Hall posted a 1-2 record in Hempstead in 2006. The Pirates fell to the Pride and Albany before topping Fairfield on the final day of the event. Allie Matters took home All-Tournament honors after averaging 4.09 kills and 3.50 digs per set.

THE MATCHUPS

VS. SIENA

AUGUST 29 - 7:00 p.m.

SHU VS. Siena All-Time: 3-1

Last Meeting: Oct. 11, 2005

Location: South Orange

Result: 3-0 Win

VS. FAIRFIELD

AUGUST 30 - 12:30 p.m.

SHU vs. Fairfield All-Time: 7-3

Last Meeting: Sep. 8, 2007

Location: South Orange