RIT freshman outside hitter Sarah Szybist was named MVP of the 25th annual RIT Invitational, helping lead the Tigers to a 3-1 record. Szybist recorded 78 kills (4.9/set) to go along with 25 digs (1.6/set) and nine blocks (0.6/set). On Friday, she hit .458 with 14 kills in a three-set win over Brockport, then had 21 kills and a season-best 10 digs in a five-set come-from-behind victory vs. Keuka. On Saturday, Szybist notched a season-best 25 kills, hitting .347 in a four-set win over Potsdam. She finished the weekend with 18 kills in a four-set loss to Medaille. Szybist leads the team with 216 kills (4.5/set) while hitting .250 in 12 matches this season.