Chicago State is 15-9 this season with an 11-1 conference record in their first season as a member of the Northeast Conference. FDU dealt the Cougars their only conference loss on November 2.

The Cougars are led by Patrycja Lagida in kills with 272. Wiktoria Zagumny leads the team in assists with 777. Karly Klaer has 36 aces on the season to lead Chicago State. The team is led by Andrea Calderon with 366 digs. Julieta Sanchez is at 82 total blocks, the most for Chicago State.

Karly Klaer is this week's NEC/Molten Player of the Week. She is joined by Andrea Calderon and Wiktoria Zagumny as Prime Performers.

LAST TIME WE MET THE COUGARS
Saint Francis has faced Chicago State four times in program history. The Red Flash are 3-1 against the Cougars, falling to Chicago State in five sets in their last meeting in 2005.

With Chicago State being one of the newest members of the conference, they are going to become a familiar foe once again.

LAST TIME OUT
Saint Francis defeated Le Moyne in three sets in both matches this past weekend.

In Saturday's win, Kori McClure led the team with 12 kills. Korrin Burns led the team in serving with six aces. She and Drew Wallech each tallied two blocks to lead the Red Flash. Alexandra Sappia recorded 25 assists. Maggie Hogan led the team with eight digs.

Korrin Burns, Kori McClure and Drew Wallech earned NEC Prime Performer for the week.

PLAYOFF POSITIONING
Seeding has yet to be finalized entering the final weekend of NEC action. Saint Francis still has a chance at the regular season title, earning the top spot with a sweep of Chicago State. If the weekend ends in a split, the Red Flash will take the second seed. Should neither match end in Saint Francis's favor, the Red Flash could fall to the third seed if FDU sweeps Stonehill.

UP NEXT
Saint Francis will compete in the NEC Championship Tournament on November 22 and 23 with the location, times and opponent to be determined.