WATERBURY, Conn.–The Monroe University women's volleyball team battled Post University through four competitive sets Wednesday evening, but the Mustangs ultimately fell to the Eagles, 3-1, at the Drubner Center.
Post claimed the opening set, 25-20, before Monroe answered with a 25-21 victory in the second frame. The Eagles regained the advantage with a 25-21 win in the third set and closed out the match with a narrow 26-24 decision in the fourth.
Monroe drops to 8-6 on the season, while Post improves to 4-15.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Post opened the match with a strong offensive performance, hitting .382 in the first set to take a 25-20 decision. Monroe responded in the second, jumping out to an early lead and eventually evening the match with a 25-21 victory.
The Mustangs continued to battle in the third set, but Post used a late push to secure another 25-21 win and take a 2-1 lead in the match.
Monroe stayed within striking distance throughout the fourth set, but Post ultimately prevailed, 26-24, to seal the four-set victory.
BY THE NUMBERS
Monroe finished with a 50-49 advantage in kills and recorded 73 digs compared to 59 for Post. The Mustangs also held a 6-5 edge in total blocks.
Adriana Garcia led the Mustangs offensively with 15 kills while hitting .314 for the match. She also added 14 digs and five service aces, finishing with a team-high 20 points.
Alisha Pereira Rodriguez-Wells added 12 kills and 13 points, while Thais Chantal Cocly Vasquez contributed 11 kills and three blocks. Abi Thie recorded seven kills, while Alani Duncan added four kills and a team-high three blocks.
Mileyshka Melendez directed the Monroe offense with 25 assists, while Odalis Cox added 16 assists. Emma Dedushaj recorded 11 digs and 5 assists, while Kelsea Moore contributed 12 digs.
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe hit .166 for the match.
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The Mustangs recorded 50 kills, 73 digs, and six total blocks.
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Monroe finished with nine service aces.
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Garcia's 15 kills marked a team-high, while her five aces also led the Mustangs.
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Monroe won the second set, 25-21, to even the match at 1-1.
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The fourth set featured the tightest finish of the night, with Post taking a 26-24 decision.
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Post finished with 15 service aces compared to Monroe's nine.
UP NEXT
Monroe returns to action on Thursday, October 8, when they host Goldey-Beacom. Game-time is set for 6:00 p.m.
