DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2021) – The Mercy College volleyball team has announced their 2021 regular season schedule, which includes 13 home matches at the Victory Hall Sports Center.

The Mavericks under first-year head coach Gary Preston Jr. will look to make the ECC Tournament for the second straight year. Mercy did not play during the 2020-21 academic year due to COVID-19, but went 14-18 in 2019, earning the program's first ECC Tournament berth since 2008.

"I am super excited for the 2021 fall season at Mercy. Given the fact we have lived in very challenging times both physically and mentally the past year or so, it's great to finally be doing what we love. Our team has the potential to go deep this year within conference. We have athletes that can play multiple positions if needed. I'm very grateful to also have a dynamic coaching staff that can bring forth different ideas and provide support. The ball is round, so let's see what happens," stated Preston Jr.

Mercy begins their 2021 season on Thursday, September 2nd when they play at Saint Rose. On Friday, September 3rd, the Mavericks will host Pace in their home opener.

Mercy heads back on the road for a matchup at Southern Connecticut on September 7th. The Mavericks then travel to Adelphi to face the Panthers on September 9th before facing Nyack on September 10th at Adelphi. Preston Jr. and the Mavericks conclude the week with a tri-match at Goldey-Beacom on September 11th, taking on Shepherd and Goldey-Beacom.

The Mavericks continue road play when they face Southern New Hampshire and Saint Anselm on September 14th at Southern New Hampshire. Mercy concludes the road trip with a matchup at Lincoln on September 16th.

Preston Jr. leads the Mavericks back to Dobbs Ferry where they will host Felician (Sept. 17) and Dominican (Sept. 21). Mercy then plays at Bentley on September 24th before opening ECC play at Roberts Wesleyan on September 26th.

Mercy concludes the month of September with back-to-back home matches against Stonehill (Sept. 28) and Molloy (Sept. 29).

The Mavericks start the month of October with road matches at ECC foe Queens (Oct. 2) and at Millersville (Oct. 5). Mercy will then return home for their longest homestand of the season of four matches. The Mavericks will first host Daemen on October 9th before ending the week with ECC newcomer D'Youville on October 10th. Mercy caps off the homestand with home matches against Bridgeport (Oct. 13) and American International (Oct. 15).

Mercy steps back onto the road to face Wilmington on October 21st before hosting Roberts Wesleyan on October 23rd. Preston Jr. and the Mavericks end the month of October with a road match against Molloy (Oct. 26) and a home match against Queens (Oct. 28).

The Mavericks open the month of November with a home match against Bloomfield on November 4th before traveling to ECC foes Daemen (Nov. 6) and D'Youville (Nov. 7). Mercy hosts Lincoln in their final regular season home match on November 10th and concludes the regular season at Bridgeport on November 12th.