Brockport, NY – The SUNY Brockport women's volleyball team is set for another pair of conference matches this weekend. First up is a trip to Alfred University for a 6pm start on Friday. Then on Saturday, Brockport returns home to take on Houghton at 2pm.
 
Postseason Berth Clinched: At 6-1 in the Empire 8 and 13-7 overall, the SUNY Brockport women's volleyball team has officially clinched a spot in the postseason. As a second-year member of the E8, Brockport is heading to its second straight Empire 8 Conference Tournament. It marks the 11^th consecutive season for the program to secure a spot to play in its conference tournament. Head Coach Jim Clar is leading Brockport to his third postseason trip in a row in as many seasons. The Golden Eagles have been on fire as of late, riding the momentum of a six-match win streak across E8 play. This includes four, 3-0, sweeps coming against Keuka, Geneseo, Utica, and SUNY Poly. Brockport has a current streak of 12 straight set wins heading into the next match.
 
Weekly Award Winner:  Luba Butcher was recognized for the second time this season as the Empire 8 Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Week. In a three-match week for Luba and the Golden Eagles, the freshman had multiple strong outings to secure a 3-0 week with three consecutive sweeps for the squad. In Brockport's 3-0 win over Geneseo, Luba totaled 12 kills, 11 digs, and a solo block. She then added eight kills, four digs, and two block assists in another 3-0 win at Utica. Finally, Butcher closed out the weekend with 11 kills, eight digs, two aces, and four total blocks (2 solo, 2 assisted) in a 3-0 win over SUNY Poly. Following the weekend, Luba is now leading the Golden Eagles with 152 kills so far this season.
 
Keep on Rolling: Brockport is working on a six-match win streak that has the team at 6-1 in the Empire 8 and 13-7 overall. What is even more impressive about this hot streak, the Golden Eagles have won 12 straight sets across the last four wins. They have three consecutive 3-0 sweeps and a lot of momentum going into the final stretch of the regular season.
 
This Weekend's Matchups: The Alfred Saxons enter the weekend at 12-13 overall with a 4-3 mark in the conference. They lost two in a row coming into Friday night's clash. However, Alfred is currently 5-0 playing at home this season. Houghton holds a 6-1 mark in the Empire 8, 12-8 overall, going into Friday night's matchup with Geneseo.
 
Up Next: Only two games remain on the regular season schedule following this upcoming weekend's set. The Golden Eagles will finish the slate at home with Sage on October 31^st and Hartwick on November 1^st.