RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Monroe University women's volleyball team picked up a road victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Felician University, 3-1. The Mustangs won by set scores of 25-13, 15-25, 25-20 and 25-20 to improve to 14-9 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe came out strongly in the opening set, using an effective offensive attack to take control early. The Mustangs built a commanding lead and closed out the frame, 25-13, while hitting .294 with 13 kills and just three errors.
Felician responded in the second set, evening the match with a 25-15 win. Monroe was limited to eight kills and committed 10 attack errors in the frame as the Golden Falcons evened the match at one set apiece.
The Mustangs regrouped in the third, finding their rhythm offensively and pulling away for a 25-20 decision. Monroe recorded 15 kills in the set, with Thais Chantal Cocly Vasquez and Adriana Garcia helping lead the attack.
Monroe carried that momentum into the fourth set. After Felician briefly made it a close contest, the Mustangs created separation and maintained control down the stretch. Monroe closed out the set, 25-20, to secure the 3-1 road victory.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished with 50 kills and a .164 hitting percentage.
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The Mustangs totaled nine service aces and 10 block assists.
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Monroe recorded 59 digs, matching Felician's total.
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The Mustangs held Felician to a .118 hitting percentage.
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Monroe improved to 14-9 overall with the victory.
UP NEXT
The Mustangs return to action on Wednesday, November 4, when they host Post University. Game-time is set for 6:00 p.m.
