Perrysburg, Ohio – The Monroe College volleyball team closed out the Owens Community College Tournament with a pair of wins, beating Wallace State 3-2 and blanking South Suburban, 3-0.  The team is now 9-0 on the season.
 
Against the Lions, head coach Nephtali Delgado-Reyes was really impressed with his team's play.  "We played our best against Wallace.  We should heart and determination.  The rallies were long, and the sets were back-and-forth, but we found a way to win."  He continued, "I'm proud of my team.  The players worked very hard.  I was happy with the play of Ashley Ramos, Barbara Maximiano, and Cristen Coryatt, along with Indira Rojas and Nautica Vega."
 
The Mustangs won the match over South Suburban, 25-13, 25-11 and 25-16.  Set one saw the Mustangs jump out to a 14-5 lead.  They went on to beat the Bulldogs, 25-13.  Set two saw Monroe go up 17-7.  They closed out the set with an 8-4 run and won 25-11.  The third set went to them, 25-16.
 
Overall, Monroe was 6-0 in the tournament.  They have participated in the showcase since 2012 and this marks the first team they finished it with an unblemished record.  The team is now 9-0 on the season.  They open up the home portion of their schedule on Thursday, September 17, when they host Queensboro at 7:00 PM.