New Rochelle, NY – The Monroe University women's volleyball team earned a straight set victory (25-15, 25-13, 25-14) over Delaware Technical Community College on Wednesday.
The Mustangs made quick work of the Roadrunners as nine different players recorded a kill. Sophomore
Jelena Peric paced the team with 13 on the day, while fellow sophomore
Mileyshka Melendez teed up 21 scores. Freshman
Adriana Garcia had a solid day as well, recording nine kills and three service aces in the win.
A 6-0 run late put the first set in Monroe's rearview, while set two saw the visitors comfortably take control in the middle portion. A kill by Peric was the final punctuation as Monroe looked to be well on their way to a victory.
In set three, the Mustangs opened a 12-6 start off three consecutive kills by Peric. A late 6-0 run highlighted by two kills from Garcia eventually set up the winning point on a service error by Delaware Tech.
Monroe is on a roll, winning seven of its last eight. They will travel to North Branch, NJ, for a doubleheader on Saturday against Raritan Valley Community College and PSU Lehigh Valley. Game one against the hosts will be at noon before a 2:00 pm showdown versus the Nittany Lions.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 26 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as the Monroe University 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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