WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary volleyball (12-12, 7-7 CAA) returns to Kaplan Arena for its final pair of home matches of the 2023 season, as the Tribe host Northeastern (10-10, 8-6 CAA) this weekend. The matches are set for 1 p.m. first serves on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday Nov. 5 to cap the Green and Gold's home schedule ahead of their last weekend on the road.

Sunday's match, the final contest at home, will be the team's senior day as the Tribe celebrate the accomplishments of graduate students Taylor Burrell and Emma Minnick and junior Anna Lucy Black on completing their studies at William & Mary. 
 

Match Information (Match 25-26)
Opponent	Northeastern
Date/Time	1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4th | 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5th
Location	Williamsburg, Va. – Kaplan Arena
FloVolleyball	Saturday | Sunday
Live Stats	Saturday | Sunday
Match Notes	W&M Notes

All W&M home volleyball events have free admission to Kaplan Arena.
 
Clear Bag Policy
William & Mary Athletics, in conjunction with the William & Mary Police Department, has implemented a clear bag policy that regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into W&M Athletics facilities during the 2023-24 year, including Busch Field, Kaplan Arena, Martin Family Stadium, Plumeri Park, and Zable Stadium. Information as well as approved and prohibited items is available at TribeAtheltics.com.
 
Regaining Momentum
The Tribe had a strong start in conference play, sweeping three of their first four CAA weekends, but have fallen to .500 in recent weeks. Currently sixth in the standings, W&M looks to regain their momentum in order to remain in playoff contention.

The Tribe's 7-7 CAA record ties that of Stony Brook, UNCW and Charleston. The Green and Gold earned two wins against Charleston, fell in a pair to Stony Brook and will play UNCW on the road next weekend.
 
League Leader
Olivia Esposito is steadfast in the national rankings as she continues to display her dominance on the attack, clocking in at No. 21 in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.405). She's also ranked nationally at No. 65 in blocks per set (1.19). She leads the CAA in each category. Esposito also sits at fourth in the league in total blocks with 87. 
 
Brick Wall at the Net
In conference play, senior middle blocker Sabrina Malcolm has recorded a team-leading nine solo blocks among her 41 total blocks. Over the past four weekends of CAA play, Malcolm doubled her in-conference solo blocks, adding three against Elon alone. On the season, she leads the Tribe with 12 solo blocks and is second on the team in total blocks with 69.
 
Fearless Freshman
Freshman Katherine Arnason has made herself a staple of the Tribe's offensive system, catching action in every set for the last four weekends and starting a pair of matches. In that time frame, Arnason has recorded 46 kills (1.70 per set) and nine blocks. The lefty right side has totaled 101 kills on the season, averaging 1.60 per set and is fourth on the team with 35 total blocks.
 
Series History
In a series that began with a 3-0 Tribe victory in November 1986, W&M trails Northeastern 10-25 all time. The Tribe have fallen in the 12 most recent meetings against the Huskies and look to snap the skid.

Playing as conference opponents since 2005, the Tribe have secured seven wins, five of which were in Williamsburg. W&M has hosted the Huskies 18 times in their long history as opponents, posting a 7-11 record at home.
The teams have met 10 times in the month of November, four matches have gone to the Green and Gold. 
 
Up Next
The Tribe will return to the road for their final regular season weekend in Wilmington, N.C.

The Green and Gold will face UNCW for a pair on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Both games are scheduled for a 1 p.m. first serve at 
 
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