On Tap
The Macalester College volleyball team returns home after being on the road for four straight matches to take on Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) foes Hamline University and Gustavus Adolphus. The Scots will host Hamline tonight at 7 p.m. in the Leonard Center and will match-up against Gustavus on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. for the annual Dig Pink match.
 
Records
Macalester, 8-12 overall, 0-4 MIAC (11^th place)
Hamline, 11-3 overall, 3-1 MIAC (5^th place)
Gustavus, 7-10 overall, 2-2 MIAC (7^th place)
 
Last Meeting
The Scots last faced Hamline on Oct. 2, 2013 as they dropped a five-set battle to the Pipers after winning the first two sets. Brooke Hunter led Macalester with 11 kills in the match.
 
Macalester's most recent match-up with Gustavus came on Sept. 28 of last season as the Scots suffered a four-set loss to the Gusties.
 
Last Week
Macalester traveled to the University of Northwestern on Saturday for a three-team triangular alongside Bethany Lutheran and Northwestern. The Scots first matched up against Bethany Lutheran, defeating the Vikings 3-1 (25-14, 25-15, 16-25 and 25-20). The Scots took on Northwestern in their second contest of the day and fell in three sets.
 
Follow the Scots Live
Can't make it to the Leonard Center? No problem. Both matches this week will be available online for live video streaming, audio and live stats. Access our portal at: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/macalester/
 
Dig Pink
Friday, Oct. 10 vs. Gustavus will serve as the 2014 Dig Pink match hosted by the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). This year marks SAAC's ninth straight year of hosting the Dig Pink and Kick Cancer events. Friday will also serve as Macalester volleyball's Alumni Day and Senior Night. Head coach Annie Doman will host a 30-minute pre-match talk. Coach Doman will introduce the team, her coaching philosophy, strategies and match plan, giving you a behind the scenes glimpse at what makes Mac VB tick. The program begins at 6 p.m. in the Leonard Center's Hall of Fame room. RSVP is required (link).

All donations received at Friday's Dig Pink event will go toward the Side-Out Foundation (https://www.side-out.org/cb/campaigns/campaign/9047). Macalester Vice President of Student Affairs, Laurie Hamre, will speak at the event.