For five consecutive seasons, volleyball celebrated in November and clinched a Metro Atlantic Athletic Championship (MAAC) crown. Sunday’s convincing 3-1 victory over St. Peter’s this weekend ensured this year is no different for head coach Alija Pittenger and the Stags.

Nine straight wins. A secure place atop the conference standings. An impressive 3-1 win merely 48 hours earlier. All signs pointed to head coach Alija Pittenger being overly pleased with her team prior to Tuesday afternoon.