NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Monroe University women's volleyball team continued its strong stretch on Saturday afternoon, earning a 3-0 sweep of Caldwell University to conclude the 2026 season. The Mustangs took the match by scores of 25-20, 25-14 and 25-23 to improve to 16-9 overall and secure their fourth consecutive victory.
Monroe turned in another efficient offensive performance, finishing with 51 kills and a .343 hitting percentage while limiting Caldwell to a .157 mark. The Mustangs also collected 54 digs and 4.5 total team blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe set the tone early in the opening set, scoring the first four points and building an 8-1 advantage. Caldwell responded with a stretch of its own to close the gap, but the Mustangs maintained control throughout. A pair of kills from Liliana Barbierikova helped Monroe extend its lead, while Alisha Wells and Kristhaly Torres added key points down the stretch. Thais Vasquez delivered the set-clinching kill to give Monroe a 25-20 victory.
The Mustangs carried that momentum into the second set, using an early run to establish a 7-2 lead. Monroe continued to apply pressure offensively, with Wells, Torres and Milani Washington contributing kills. The advantage grew to 15-6 following consecutive points, and Monroe remained in command the rest of the way. A kill from Fabiana Lopez and a block by Vasquez and Alondra Diaz helped close out the 25-14 set victory.
Caldwell made its strongest push in the third set, keeping the score close throughout. Monroe opened with an early lead, but the Cougars continued to respond and eventually pulled within one point late. The Mustangs answered with timely kills from Wells and Garcia to maintain the advantage. After Caldwell moved within a point at 23-22, Wells recorded another kill before Monroe finished the match, 25-23.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished the season with a 16-9 overall record with the victory.
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The Mustangs won four consecutive matches to conclude the season.
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Monroe finished with 51 kills and a .343 hitting percentage.
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The Mustangs recorded 54 digs and 4.5 total team blocks.
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Monroe held Caldwell to a .157 hitting percentage and 26 kills.
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Garcia led the Mustangs in kills during the season with 261.
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Wells led all Mustangs with a .588 hitting percentage.
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This is the 17th straight season in which the Mustangs tallied double-digit wins.
