Fairfield, CT (Nov. 22, 2025) – The 2025 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Volleyball Championship continued Saturday at Fairfield University with a semifinal doubleheader, as No. 1 Fairfield battled No. 5 Canisius and No. 2 Quinnipiac squared off with No. 3 Rider.
No. 1 Fairfield 3 | No. 5 Canisius 0
Leo D. Mahoney Arena | Fairfield, CT
Box Score
No. 1 Fairfield (17-1) swept No. 5 Canisius (9-9) in straight sets on Saturday afternoon at home in Fairfield, CT advancing to the MAAC Volleyball Championship Final for the 24th time in program history. The opening set was tight early, but the Stags broke things open with a nine-point run that grew into a 12-point advantage, taking the set 25-14. Fairfield carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to a seven-point lead and never looking back as they rolled into a 25-11 victory. Canisius battled in the third, putting together a four-point run to stay within reach, but Fairfield responded with five straight points of their own to regain control. The Stags closed out the set 25-13 to secure the sweep and punch their ticket to the 2025 Championship Final. Fairfield will now face No. 3 Rider at home
as they chase their 15th MAAC Championship and third consecutive title.
Fairfield Notes and Notables
- Fairfield outperformed Canisius at the net and on defense, finishing with a 17–6 advantage in blocks and a 40–27 edge in digs.
- Allie Elliott led the back row with 10 digs, while Delaney Moon followed closely with nine.
- Maya Walker and Elliott each posted season highs at the net, totaling five and ten blocks, respectively.
- Zofia Sykut paced the Stags’ offense with 16 assists.
- Elliott added five kills to go along with her 10 digs for a strong two-way performance.
- Fairfield also swept Canisius earlier this season on November 8.
- The Stags earned their 14th sweep of the year and extended their winning streak to nine matches.
- This marks Fairfield’s sixth championship final appearance in the last seven seasons.
Canisius Notes and Notables
- Emma Isroff delivered the lone ace of the match.
- Ella Bourque led the Griffs with 19 assists and added eight kills.
- Brenda Reynaga and Azoria Davis each tallied five digs.
- Olivia Van Kooten contributed nine digs along with one assist.
No. 3 Rider 3 | No. 2 Quinnipiac 1
Leo D. Mahoney | Fairfield, CT
Box Score
No. 3 Rider (12-6) defeated No. 2 Quinnipiac (16-2) on Saturday to advance to the MAAC Championship Final. Quinnipiac opened the match strong, jumping out to a 7-2 lead in the first set and maintaining control throughout to take it 25-17. The momentum shifted in the second set as Rider built a 6–3 advantage. The frame remained tight down the stretch, but the Broncs held on for a 25–23 win to even the match. Rider came out dominant in the third, surging ahead 12–4. Quinnipiac battled back, but once again the set came down to the final points, with Rider edging out another 25–23 victory. The fourth set was another intense battle, with both teams trading four-point leads. Rider eventually pulled away, closing the set 25–16 to secure the match and advance to the Championship Final, where they will face top-seeded Fairfield.
Rider Notes and Notables
- Rider held a dominant advantage at the net, out blocking Quinnipiac 15–6.
- The Broncs and Bobcats were nearly even across the board, with Rider leading 54–51 in kills, 51–49 in assists, and Quinnipiac edging digs 50–47.
- 2025 MAAC Volleyball Player of the Year Kiannisha Santiago powered the Broncs with 20 kills and added nine digs.
- Makenna Mason posted a game-high 43 assists along with a season-best seven blocks.
- Carley McAleavey contributed 10 kills and five blocks in the victory.
- Rylah Robinson recorded a season high with one assist.
- This marks Rider’s fourth straight win.
- The Broncs advance to their third appearance in the MAAC Championship Final.
- Fairfield and Rider last met in the championship final in 2021, where the Stags earned a 3–0 victory.
Quinnipiac Notes and Notables
- Quinnipiac held the advantage from the service line, outscoring Rider in aces 8–3.
- The Bobcats and Broncs met twice in the regular season, with Quinnipiac sweeping both matchups.
- Elena Giacomini led the Bobcats’ attack with 20 kills.
- Yagmur Gunes, the 2025 Setter of the Year, recorded a double-double with 11 kills and 12 digs.
- Damla Gunes paced Quinnipiac’s offense with 28 assists.
The Championship final of the 2025 MAAC Volleyball Championship will be held at No. 1 seed, Fairfield in Fairfield, CT where No. 1 Fairfield will face No. 3 Rider at 1:00pm on Sunday, November 23 to see who wins the title.
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
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