Volleyball Travels to Worcester for Return Match with Holy Cross

Setting the Scene
Who: Bucknell (8-9, 4-4 PL) at Holy Cross (3-14, 0-8 PL)
When: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
Where: Coach George Blancy '61 Gymnasium – Worcester, Mass.
Live Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: goholycross.com

About Bucknell

Last weekend, Bucknell split the two conference games held in Davis Gym. American won in four sets on Friday night. The Bison bounced back on Saturday by sweeping Holy Cross.
Bucknell will play Holy Cross on Saturday. The contest will be streamed on ESPN+, and live stats will be available. The links are in this article and on the Bucknell volleyball schedule page.
The Bison were picked to finish fifth in the preseason poll. Reigning champion Colgate was selected to repeat as title-winners. Jordan Hardy was crowned Preseason Libero of the Year. It is the first time a Bucknell libero was awarded the honor. She led the Patriot League in digs (591), 71 more than the nearest opposition, and digs per serve (5.68). Her digs per serve mark ranked her fifth in the nation. Hardy was All-Patriot League Second Team last season.
The Orange & Blue return most of their offensive and defensive prowess. Bri Frazilus, the 2022 Patriot League Rookie of the Year, totaled 293 kills to lead the team and finish fifth in the Patriot League. Senior Catherine "Cat" Jamison collected 263 kills and 277 points, both top-ten in the Patriot League. Along with the returners, the Bison welcome five newcomers to the squad.
Hagstrom enters his fourth season at the helm of the Bison herd. He is joined by third-year assistant Jeremy Young and newly hired assistant coach Haylie Clark, who recently graduated from Elon after a stellar playing career.
Jordan Hardy currently leads the Patriot League in digs per set (5.39) and ranks eighth nationally. Her 36 digs against Cleveland State are tied for third-most in a five-set game in the NCAA this season.
Caleigh O'Connell has set the table for the Bucknell attack. Her 6.83 assists per set ranks fifth in the Patriot League.
Sidney Shaffer picked up Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 26 for her dominating performance against Lehigh and Lafayette. She recorded 27 kills and 12 blocks. She ranks seventh in the Patriot League in hitting percentage (.291).
Catherine Jamison's senior year has her currently ranked eighth in kills per set (3.00) and points per set (3.27).

Scouting Holy Cross/Series History

The Crusaders are 3-14 on the season and 0-8 in Patriot League play. Holy Cross is 3-0 against NEC foes but 0-14 versus all other competition. The Crusaders have taken two sets in their losses against American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola (Md.), and Navy.
Holy Cross finished 3-24 in 2022, with a 1-15 mark in Patriot League play. They did not qualify for the Patriot League Tournament.
Rachel Johnson leads the squad with 190 kills.
Holy Cross was picked ninth in the Patriot League League preseason poll.
Kathleen Colpoys enters her fifth season as head coach of the Holy Cross program.
Bucknell is 42-20 all-time against Holy Cross. The Bison are 1-0 in 2023 against the Crusaders.

Up Next

The Bison journeys to New York State to play Colgate (Oct. 20) and Army (Oct. 21).

Volleyball Travels to Worcester for Return Match with Holy Cross

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Bri Frazilus

Jordan Hardy

Catherine Jamison

Caleigh O'Connell

Sidney Shaffer

Volleyball Travels to Worcester for Return Match with Holy Cross

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Bri Frazilus

Jordan Hardy

Catherine Jamison

Caleigh O'Connell

Sidney Shaffer

Related Videos