MELBOURNE, Fla., August 22, 2023 – A battle of nationally ranked teams went the way of the home team Tuesday evening, as the No. 14-ranked Monroe College Mustangs women's volleyball team dropped the opening match of its Florida trip at No. 18 Eastern Florida State College in three sets at the Titan Field House. The Mustangs fall to 2-1 on the season, while the Titans improve to 2-0.
 
A tough outing for the Mustangs on their first road trip of the season did not come without some strong performances. Darlenys Olivo totaled a team-high 10 kills in the match. Gabriela Aimi Zuquelo followed with nine. Martina Villani dished out 17 assists for the Mustangs, while Francesca Andreon handed out five. Doriangelis Serrano Reynoso served up a pair of aces, while Villani and Andreon each registered one apiece. Ariana De Jesus got up for a match-high four blocks. Manon Braunsteffer had two blocks, while each of Olivo and Kiara Figueroa added one. Alessia Gallo led the team with six digs.
 
The Mustangs will look to bounce back on Wednesday, Aug. 23, when they head to Palatka, Fla. for a tri-match at St. Johns River State College. The Mustangs take on the host Vikings at 2 p.m., followed immediately after by a 4 p.m. matchup with Hillsborough Community College.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 28 teams competing across nine sports. There are 20 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well the Monroe College marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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