Fairfield Downs Iona To Set Up Fourth Straight Championship Showdown With Siena
MAAC Sports
Loudonville, NY - Top-seeded Fairfield University defeated Iona College, 3-1, to advance to the MAAC Volleyball Championship Match where will they face three-time defending champion Siena.
Fairfield's Alex Lopez had 18 kills and 12 digs, while Karlie Urbaniak posted 10 kills and 23 digs. Brandi Higa had a match-high 27 digs.
Fairfield outlasted Iona in a competitive first set, 25-23, that saw the lead change hands three times. The first set victory gave the Stags all the momentum, resulting in a 25-10 second set win. Iona rebounded in the third set, holding on for a 25-23 win. However, Fairfield would not be denied its fifth straight appearance in the MAAC Championship Match as they coasted to a 25-15 fourth set victory.
Fairfield and Siena will meet in the Championship Match for the fourth year in a row. The Saints have come out on top in all three meetings and are 7-0 in MAAC finals. Fairfield has five league crowns, but none since 2001.
The match is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be shown live on ESPNU from UHY Court in the Alumni Recreation Center at Siena College.