Posted: Aug 26, 2013
Alfred State Set to Host Pioneer Classic
The Alfred State volleyball team will kickoff their 2013-14 by hosting the Pioneer Classic on Saturday afternoon. The six-team tournament will feature some familiar NJCAA opponents.
The Lady Pioneers will be paired up in Pool - A with Nassau CC and Mercyhurst University North East while Butler (PA) County CC, Jamestown CC, and Herkimer CCC will battle in Pool - B.
Tournament Schedule:
| Start Time | Format | Court 1 | Court 2 |
| 10 a.m. | 3 sets | Alfred St. vs. Nassau CC | Butler CCC vs. Jamestown CC |
| 11:30 a.m. | 3 sets | Alfred St. vs. Mercyhurst North East | Butler CCC vs. Herkimer CCC |
| 1 p.m. | 3 sets | Nassau CC vs. Mercyhurst North East | Jamestown CC vs. Herkimer CCC |
| Playoffs | Playoffs | ||
| 2:30 p.m. | Best of 5 | 1st place Pool A vs. 2nd place Pool B | 1st place Pool B vs. 2nd place Pool A |
| 4:30 p.m. | Best of 5 | 5th place match: 3rd place Pool A vs. 3rd place Pool B | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Best of 5 | Championship Match | 3rd place Match |
Alfred State was 27-15 last season in their final NJCAA year. The Lady Pioneers were the runner-ups in this tournament last year as Butler CCC took the tournament crown.