In Saturday's non-league challenge, the host University Phoenix volleyball team scored a close 2-1 victory over the Bard .

The Phoenix (6-4) will now prepare for their challenge against West Side (Newark, NJ). The Roughriders enter the non-league challenge with a 0-9 record. In their last challenge, West Side was tipped by Central (Newark, NJ), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the meet the NEST+m (New York, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, October 15. Bard will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-0 league win over East Side Community (New York, NY).