Smith College volleyball is hosting local business appreciation night on Oct. 1 when it hosts WPI at 7 p.m. at Ainsworth Gymnasium. Entry into the game is free and Smith College is planning to print and distribute game programs to fans that will include an ad from participating businesses at no charge. Contact Jovi Romero at jromero@smith.edu or (719) 557-9459 for information.

The Pioneers are off to the best start in program history at 12-1 and beat Mount Holyoke 3-1 in the NEWMAC opener on Tuesday.