RMU Volleyball Team to Compete in Hokie Invitational

Strategic Insights -

The Robert Morris University Volleyball team is preparing to travel to Blacksburg, Virginia, for the Hokie Invitational hosted by Virginia Tech on September 12-13. The Colonials will play in three matches over the course of two days, facing off against Marshall, Virginia Tech, and UMES. This tournament marks the 10th meeting between RMU and Marshall, with the Thundering Herd holding a slight 5-4 edge in the all-time series. The Colonials will be looking for their first-ever victory against Virginia Tech, as the Hokies have taken the previous two meetings in the series.

Key Takeaways:

  • The RMU Volleyball team will compete in the Hokie Invitational at Virginia Tech on September 12-13.
  • The Colonials will play three matches in the tournament, including a matchup against Virginia Tech, their first-ever meeting.
  • Virginia Tech holds a 2-0 advantage over RMU in their previous two meetings.
  • The Colonials have a 4-1 advantage over UMES in their all-time series.
  • RMU's Jasmine Purakal is second in the Horizon League and 50th in the NCAA with 106 total digs.
  • Virginia Tech is first in the ACC and seventh in the NCAA with 2.7 aces per set.
  • The Hokies' Brianna Holladay is first in the ACC and 11th nationally with a .484 hitting percentage.
  • UMES' Valeria Matias is 43rd in the country with 109 total digs.

Statistics:

  • The RMU Volleyball team has played against four current members of the ACC, with a 2-22 record all-time.
  • The Colonials have a 2-0 record against Marshall, but the Thundering Herd hold a 5-4 edge in the overall series.
  • Virginia Tech has a 2-0 record against the Colonials, with the Hokies holding a 5-4 edge in the all-time series.
  • RMU has a 4-1 advantage over UMES in their all-time series.

Sources:

  • RMU Athletics
  • UMES Athletics
  • Virginia Tech Athletics
  • Marshall Athletics