NEWARK, Del. – The Monroe University women's volleyball team dropped a four-set match to Wilmington University on Saturday, falling 25-18, 25-21, 19-25, 26-24 at the WU Athletics Complex. The Mustangs responded after losing the opening two sets, taking the third set 25-19 to extend the match. Monroe continued to battle in the fourth, but Wilmington edged out a 26-24 decision to secure the match.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Wilmington claimed the first set 25-18 before earning a 25-21 victory in the second to take a two-set advantage.
Monroe answered in the third set, using a stronger offensive performance to earn a 25-19 win and force a fourth set. The Mustangs recorded 18 kills in the third set, their highest total of the match.
In the fourth, Monroe pushed Wilmington to the limit in a closely contested frame. The Mustangs recorded 17 kills and hit .308, but Wilmington held on for a 26-24 win to close out the match.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished with 59 kills and a .202 hitting percentage.
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The Mustangs totaled 56 assists and 64 digs.
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Monroe recorded eight total team blocks.
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Wilmington finished with 57 kills and a .250 hitting percentage.
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Monroe entered the match with a 12-8 record.
UP NEXT
Monroe returns to action on Tuesday, October 27 when they travel to face Dominican University. Game-time is set for 7:00 p.m.
