Volleyball Matches: Penn Friday, Princeton Sunday Live on ESPNU

Brown University’s volleyball team is entering the weekend on a high note, riding a four-match winning streak. The Bears are set to host the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) on Friday, October 31, at 6 p.m. The match will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Subsequently, they will face Princeton University on Sunday, November 2, at 12 p.m., broadcast live on ESPNU.

Brown’s Recent Performance

Brown recently ended a ten-match losing streak against Yale, securing a dramatic five-set victory after trailing 2-1. This marked the first time this season that four players from Brown recorded ten or more kills and digs in a single match. The Bears last faced Penn, achieving a reverse sweep under head coach Taylor Virtue. The team has not lost to Penn at home since the 2017 season.

Upcoming Matches

• Opponent: University of Pennsylvania
• Date: Friday, October 31
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Broadcast: ESPN+

• Opponent: Princeton University
• Date: Sunday, November 2
• Time: 12 p.m.
• Broadcast: ESPNU

Player Highlights

Mariia Sidorova leads the Bears with an average of 3.20 kills per set, closely followed by Sophia Wolfson at 3.00. Wolfson boasts a team-high hitting percentage of .378. Julia Kakkis directs the offense with 9.44 assists per set, while Jessie Golden leads defensively with an impressive 4.70 digs per set. Wolfson also contributes significantly at the net with 1.36 blocks per set.

Scouting the Opponents

Penn holds a record of 9-9 overall, with a 3-5 mark in the Ivy League, placing them fifth in the standings after a recent loss to Princeton. The Quakers are leading nationally in digs, averaging 17.78 per set.

Princeton, with an 11-5 overall record, shares second place in the Ivy League with Brown, both at 6-2. The Tigers enter the weekend after achieving consecutive sweeps against Columbia and Penn and are currently leading the Ivy League with a hitting percentage of .289.

Acknowledgments and Achievements

Sophia Wolfson was named Ivy League Player of the Week twice this season, highlighting her critical role in leading the Bears to victory. Additionally, Jessie Golden has been recognized as the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year for two consecutive years, contributing significantly to Brown’s defensive strength.

Looking Ahead

Brown plays its first home matches of the season at the Pizzitola Sports Center this weekend after a challenging stretch on the road. With seven of their last nine matches at home, the Bears seek to maintain their strong performance as they push for postseason opportunities.

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