Volleyball Remains on the Road to Play Loyola (Md.) and Navy

Setting the Scene, Part I
Who: Bucknell (6-7, 2-2 PL) at Navy (10-2, 2-1 PL)
When: Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Wesley A. Brown Field House – Annapolis, Md.
Live Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: navysports.com

Setting the Scene, Part II
Who: Bucknell (6-7, 2-2 PL) at Loyola Md. (5-8, 0-3 PL)
When: Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.
Where: Reitz Arena – Baltimore, Md.
Live Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: loyolagreyhounds.com

About Bucknell

Bucknell defeated two Patriot League teams on the road in the same weekend for the first time since 2005. The Bison took down Lehigh in five sets on Friday for the first win in Bethlehem since 2010 and defeated Lafayette on Saturday in four sets.
Bucknell will play Navy on Friday and Loyola (Md.) on Saturday. Both contests will be streamed on ESPN+, and live stats will be available for both games. 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 and ranks sixth in the nation for the category. Her 36 digs against Cleveland State are tied for third-most in a five-set game in the NCAA this season.
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.

Scouting Navy/Series History

The Midshipmen are 10-2 overall and 2-1 in Patriot League play. They swept Power Five members Maryland and Syracuse. Last weekend, Navy swept Holy Cross but were defeated in an epic five-set match by Colgate.
Navy finished 16-12 overall and 11-5 in the Patriot League in 2022. They lost in the Patriot League Championship match to Colgate.
Twin sisters Jaime and Jordan Llewellyn lead the team in kills with 133 and 139.
Navy was selected to finish third in the Patriot League Preseason Poll. Averi Miller notched Preseason Setter of the Year.
Head coach Paco Labrador is in his 6th season in command.
Bucknell is 23-38 all-time against Navy. The teams split last year's contests 1-1. Bucknell's win last year at Navy broke a 12-game losing streak to the Midshipmen.

Scouting Loyola (Md.)/Series History

The Greyhounds are 5-8 on the season and 0-3 in Patriot League play. Loyola played the projected top-three finishers in the Patriot League: Army, Colgate, and Navy to start the conference campaign.
Loyola finished 11-14 in 2022, with an 8-8 mark in Patriot League play. They fell to Colgate in the Patriot League semifinals.
Lauren Link leads the squad with 126 kills.
Loyola was picked sixth in the Patriot League League preseason poll. Link was selected to the Preseason All-League Team.
Alija Pittenger enters her ninth season as head coach of the Loyola program.
Bucknell is 17-14 against Loyola. The Bison were 1-2 last season against the Greyhounds, losing to the Baltimore school in the Patriot League quarterfinals.

Up Next

The Bison welcome American (Oct. 6) and Holy Cross (Oct. 7) to Davis Gym for two more conference games.

Volleyball Remains on the Road to Play Loyola (Md.) and Navy

Players Mentioned

Bri Frazilus

Jordan Hardy

Sidney Shaffer

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