TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology volleyball team will host its first Cancer Research Game on Saturday at 3 pm against Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent Transylvania University.
All proceeds from the Cancer Research Game will benefit the Dan L. Duncan Foundation at the Baylor College of Medicine. The Duncan Cancer Center includes the No. 1 ranked genetics program in the country, with a goal of personalized medicine. The Duncan Cancer Center offers cutting-edge, research-based treatment options such as using patient's own genetic makeup to generate solutions.
Fans will be able to donate through cash donations; purchasing an event T-shirt; or participating in a bake sale at Saturday's match.
RHIT NEWS & NOTES:
* Rose-Hulman stands 11-8 and 1-0 in HCAC action after defeating Manchester University in straight sets on Wednesday.
* Bailey MacInnis has become the fifth player in Rose-Hulman history to record 1,000 career kills.
* Katryna Dahlberg has been named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week twice this season.
* Katie Orbeta and MacInnis have been named to the All-Tournament Team at two events each this season.
* Rose-Hulman has a 11-8 record, but the team's strong schedule has included three losses to nationally ranked teams and three more to teams receiving top 25 votes.
TRANSYLVANIA NEWS & NOTES:
* Transyvlania opens its HCAC schedule on Saturday with a 6-8 overall record.
* The Pioneers have also played a challenging schedule, with five of their eight losses to teams ranked in the NCAA Division III top 25.
* Transylvania has two players with over 100 kills (Jordan Horne 147, Jennifer Buckman 134). Hannah Talkers averages 7.94 assists per set.
