BROCKPORT, NY — The SUNY Brockport women's volleyball team prepares for a crucial pair of conference matchups, beginning on the road against Nazareth University on Friday, October 16th, at 6:00 PM. The Golden Eagles will then return home to the Jim & John Vlogianitis Gymnasium on Saturday, October 17th, to host St. John Fisher University at 2:00 PM.
Last Week Recap
Brockport sits at 7-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play following a split decision during last week's Empire 8 slate.
The Green and Gold recorded their first conference victory of the season on Friday in emphatic fashion, sweeping Elmira College 3-0 (25-10, 25-8, 25-7) at home. Brockport dominated every facet of the game, holding the Soaring Eagles to a -.155 hitting percentage while surrendering zero reception errors.
Ellie Cusmano spearheaded the pins with 11 kills on a .435 clip, while
Maddy Howell controlled the net with seven total blocks (five solo). Setter
Kaitlyn Jewett matched a season high with eight service aces alongside 13 assists, and
Kaylee Dickerson-Holly anchored the backline with 15 digs.
On Saturday, Brockport traveled to Keuka College for a five-set battle, ultimately falling 3-2 (20-25, 25-18, 25-18, 23-25, 14-16). Despite dropping the opening frame, the Golden Eagles rallied to build a 2-1 set lead through strong net defense and pin execution.
Luba Butcher posted a double-double with 13 kills and 18 digs, while Dickerson-Holly registered 11 kills and 14 digs. Libero
Elsie Logan turned in a monster defensive effort, racking up a match-high 35 digs, but Keuka edged out the fifth frame 16-14.
Golden Eagle Leaders
Brockport's defensive unit has proven to be one of the most stingy groups in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 1st in the Empire 8 and 27th in NCAA Division III in opponent hitting percentage, holding opposing offenses to just a .112 hitting clip. Brockport also leads the conference in blocks per set (1.70) and team attacks per set (36.70), while standing 2nd in the E8 in digs per set (16.25) and team total blocks (90).
Individually, several players remain among the national and conference elite:
- Kaitlyn Jewett ranks 7th nationally and 2nd in the Empire 8 in service aces per set (0.87). She also ranks 19th in Division III and 2nd in the conference with 46 total aces.
- Maddy Howell tops the Empire 8 in net defense, ranking 1st in the conference and 66th in the nation in blocks per set (0.97).
- Elsie Logan anchors the back row, ranking 4th in the Empire 8 and 57th nationally in digs per set (4.91).
Scouting Nazareth
The Golden Flyers enter Friday's match at 2-14 overall with a 0-4 mark in Empire 8 play, currently riding an eight-match losing streak after falling 3-1 to RIT. Brockport has held control of the series in recent years, winning eight of the last nine meetings against Nazareth—including five sweeps—and claiming a 3-1 victory in their most recent matchup during the 2025 season.
Scouting St. John Fisher
The Cardinals come to Brockport boasting a 14-6 overall record and an unblemished 4-0 mark in conference play, sitting at the top of the Empire 8 standings as the #1 seed. Riding a seven-match win streak after sweeping Hartwick 3-0, St. John Fisher presents one of the premier tests in the conference. The all-time series between Brockport and St. John Fisher is deadlocked at 8-8, with the Golden Eagles taking five of the last 10 meetings, though the Cardinals earned a 3-0 win in their 2025 contest. St. John Fisher will take on No. 2 seeded SUNY Geneseo on Friday, October 16th, before making the trip to Brockport for Saturday's match.
Up Next: Following this weekend's Empire 8 matchups, the Green and Gold will return to the Jim & John Vlogianitis Gymnasium to host SUNY Poly for Senior Day on Friday, October 23rd, at 6:00 PM.
