TOWSON, Md. - The La Salle volleyball team will travel to Towson University on Tuesday for their final tune-up before beginning their Atlantic 10 Conference schedule on Friday.

La Salle Explorers (3-11) vs. Towson Tigers (11-3)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 | 7PM | Towson Center Arena
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Scouting the Explorers

La Salle enters Tuesday having won two of their last three, including victories over Rider last Wednesday and St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday. Senior Kelly Scanlon put together an impressive week, accumulating 48 kills (.222) and 63 digs in the three-game stretch, on her way to being named La Salle's 'Student-Athlete of the Week' on Monday. Classmate Samantha Tulskie continues to shine for the Explorers, with double-doubles in two of the last three contests. Her 4.53 digs/set are good for fourth-most in the A-10.

Scouting the Tigers

Towson comes into Tuesday's match winners of their last four, with recent victories over Charlotte, Kennesaw State, UNC Asheville, and Furman. As a team, the Tigers lead the Colonial Athletic Association in hitting percentage (.275), kills/set (14.55), and assists/set (13.47). Senior Aubrey Kirven leads the conference in assists/set (12.28) and was named CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Junior Dayane Van Ass ranks sixth in the conference in hitting percentage (.297) and ninth in kills/set (2.95).

Up Next

The Explorers begin their A-10 slate at home on Friday at 7PM against Fordham followed by a 3PM Saturday draw vs. Rhode Island.