NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Monroe University women's volleyball team earned a straight-set victory over the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, winning 25-18, 25-11, 25-12.
The Mustangs improved to 12-7 on the season with the win, using a balanced offensive effort and strong serving to control the match from start to finish. Monroe finished with 35 kills, hit .320 as a team and recorded 13 service aces.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe opened the match with a 25-18 win in the first set. After the teams traded points early, the Mustangs built separation with a strong serving stretch, including consecutive service aces from Mileyshka Melendez. Monroe continued to build its advantage and closed out the set, 25-18.
The Mustangs carried that momentum into the second set, pulling away for a 25-11 victory. Monroe recorded 15 kills in the set while committing just three attack errors, hitting .500. The Mustangs also added three service aces to take a commanding two-set lead.
Monroe completed the sweep with another 25-12 win in the third set. The Mustangs established an early advantage and continued to extend it behind efficient attacking and four service aces in the set.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe hit .320 as a team, compared with .097 for Bridgeport.
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The Mustangs finished with 35 kills, 13 service aces, five total blocks and 39 digs.
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Monroe limited Bridgeport to 20 kills and held the visitors to 11 points in the second set.
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The victory moved Monroe to 12-7 on the season.
UP NEXT
Monroe returns to action on Saturday, October 24 when they travel to face Wilmington. Game-time is set for 1:00 p.m.
