VB 09/12
JESSE CAREY
3
Winner Marywood MWD 18-2,2-2 MAC Freedom
0
John Jay JJC 4-14,1-1 CUNYAC
Winner
Marywood MWD
18-2,2-2 MAC Freedom
3
Final
0
John Jay JJC
4-14,1-1 CUNYAC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Marywood MWD 26 25 25 (3)
John Jay JJC 24 10 15 (0)
3
Winner Marywood MWD 19-2,2-2 MAC Freedom
0
Rutgers-Newark RUN 7-9,0-4 NJAC
Winner
Marywood MWD
19-2,2-2 MAC Freedom
3
Final
0
Rutgers-Newark RUN
7-9,0-4 NJAC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Marywood MWD 25 25 25 (3)
Rutgers-Newark RUN 19 21 17 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women’s Volleyball Earns Two Sweeps in Road Tri-Match

Newark, N.J.- The Marywood University women's volleyball team swept both of its matches Saturday afternoon at a tri-match hosted by Rutgers-Newark, defeating John Jay College and the host Scarlet Raiders.

Marywood moves to 19-2 on the season.

Marywood 3, John Jay 0
The Pacers secured the victory by scores of 26-24, 25-10, 25-15.

Carolina Samaniego and Genevieve Pollock posted 10 and nine kills, respectively, while Gracee Work added eight. Ayla Bransford dished out a team-high 16 assists and contributed nine digs. Catie Woolf paced the defensive effort with 16 digs.

John Jay was led by Madison Mullan who recorded four kills and four total blocks, while Emilia Cascapera added five kills and three service aces.

Marywood and John Jay traded points throughout a tightly contested opening set. The Pacers used a run of five consecutive points to turn an 8-8 tie into a 13-8 advantage, with Pollock delivering several kills during the stretch.

Marywood maintained its lead before the Bloodhounds rallied, eventually stringing together several points to turn an 18-13 deficit into a narrow 21-20 advantage. The teams continued to exchange points late in the set with Marywood pulling even at 23. John Ray reached match point on an attack error, but the Pacers rallied with three straight points to take the opening set.

The Pacers took control in the second set as they utilized a balance offensive attack and pressure at the service line to build a comfortable lead. Marywood capitalized on John Jay's attacking errors as they limited the Bloodhounds to four kills in the frame.

John Jay showed signs of a response in the third set, but Marywood once again found its rhythm on both sides of the net. The Pacers steadily built their advantage with Samaniego contributing kills while Bransford helped direct the offense. Marywood reached a 20-13 lead and continued to keep the Bloodhounds at a distance. Pollock delivered back-to-back kills to secure the sweep.

Marywood 3, Rutgers-Newark 0
The Pacers earned the win by set scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-17.

Work led Marywood with 11 kills, while Samaniego added 10. Taylor Hallam finished with eight kills and two service aces. Woolf recorded 24 digs, and Bransford paced the offense with 21 assists.

Rutgers-Newark was led by Jaedyn Simba-Malasarte who finished with 14 kills. Cyan Long contributed 21 digs.

Marywood established control early in the opening set as they built a 7-3 advantage. The Pacers maintained their lead throughout much of the set, holding a 15-11 edge before Rutgers-Newark mounted a late push.

The Scarlet Raiders pulled within one at 18-17, but Marywood responded with a decisive stretch to regain control. Hallam's service ace pushed Marywood's lead to 22-18, and the Pacers closed out the set with consecutive kills from Work and Samaniego.

The second set featured a strong start from Marywood, which opened with four consecutive points. The Pacers stretched the advantage to 10-4 before Rutgers-Newark gradually worked their way back into the contest. The Scarlet Raiders eventually erased the deficit and tied the set at 15, then moved ahead 18-17.

Marywood responded with a kill from Samaniego to even the score before regaining the lead. Hallam put the Pacers ahead 22-21, and Bransford followed with a service ace. Marywood then secured the final two points on kills by Pollock.

Marywood carried its momentum into the third set, building a 5-1 lead behind a productive stretch at the service line and several attacking contributions. Rutgers-Newark responded with a five-point run to take a one-point lead.

The teams traded points before Marywood created separation with a series of defensive stops and attacking errors by the Scarlet Raiders. The Pacers moved ahead 14-10 and continued to build their lead, with Hallam and Work contributing kills down the stretch. Hallam's service ace pushed the advantage to 23-16, and Samaniego added a kill for match point before Billie Leet provided a solo block to seal the victory.

Marywood continues its road trip on Tuesday, Oct. 13, traveling to Lebanon Valley College for a 7 p.m. MAC Freedom matchup.
 
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