2008 Woodie Awards
Fairfield snaps Marist's four-game win streak, Foxes fall to 6-8 in MAAC play
Drew Budd
Issue date: 11/2/06 Section: Sports
One key stat the Red Foxes could blame for their demise was the 19 unforced hitting errors they had throughout the match. Coach Hanna felt the offense was lacking all day.
"Our blocking assignment was OK, our passing went well, but it was our offense that just didn't do well today," he said. "We also had the 19 unforced hitting errors. You cut that in half, that's nine points right there that could go either way and really change the momentum either way for either team."
Christy Lukes led the Red Fox offense with nine kills. Stephanie Miksch had eight digs while Sally Hanson had four aces. Dawn Jan had 23 assists.
Lindsey Lee had 15 kills to lead the Stags. Brandi Higa had nine digs and Katie Mann had three aces. Barbie Thistle led the floor with 34 assists.
Marist was on a four-game winning streak before this loss to Fairfield. They had just beaten Rider 3-1 the previous night. With the loss, they fall to 6-8 in MAAC play, 8-15 overall.
Coach Hanna believes long streaks in volleyball are a big part, inside and outside, of the game.
"They're a huge part of the game," he said. "Whether it's a streak inside the match or whatever amount of games you've won beforehand, it gives you nice momentum."
Fairfield has not lost a game since September 16 and is now on a 13-game winning streak. They beat the Iona Gaels 3-0 last Thursday. The Stags are so hot right now they have not lost a single game since October 8. The last game they lost was against Siena, but they eventually won the match 3-1. Fairfield improved to 13-0 in the MAAC and is 16-6 overall.
"Our blocking assignment was OK, our passing went well, but it was our offense that just didn't do well today," he said. "We also had the 19 unforced hitting errors. You cut that in half, that's nine points right there that could go either way and really change the momentum either way for either team."
Christy Lukes led the Red Fox offense with nine kills. Stephanie Miksch had eight digs while Sally Hanson had four aces. Dawn Jan had 23 assists.
Lindsey Lee had 15 kills to lead the Stags. Brandi Higa had nine digs and Katie Mann had three aces. Barbie Thistle led the floor with 34 assists.
Marist was on a four-game winning streak before this loss to Fairfield. They had just beaten Rider 3-1 the previous night. With the loss, they fall to 6-8 in MAAC play, 8-15 overall.
Coach Hanna believes long streaks in volleyball are a big part, inside and outside, of the game.
"They're a huge part of the game," he said. "Whether it's a streak inside the match or whatever amount of games you've won beforehand, it gives you nice momentum."
Fairfield has not lost a game since September 16 and is now on a 13-game winning streak. They beat the Iona Gaels 3-0 last Thursday. The Stags are so hot right now they have not lost a single game since October 8. The last game they lost was against Siena, but they eventually won the match 3-1. Fairfield improved to 13-0 in the MAAC and is 16-6 overall.
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