Percy Bickford totaled 31 kills on 52 attacks with just five errors (.500 hitting percentage) as the Ducks opened the season with wins over Marymount, No. 9 St. John Fisher and St. Joseph's College (L.I.). After opening with just four kills in the Ducks' sweep of Marymount, Bickford was outstanding against SJFC, finishing with 14 kills on 18 attacks with just one error. Additionally, Bickford finished with four blocks, 16 digs, two aces and a pair of assists.