VB 09/01
JESSE CAREY
3
Winner Marywood MWD 25-3,5-2 MAC Freedom
0
FDU-Florham FDU-F 12-14,1-6 MAC Freedom
Winner
Marywood MWD
25-3,5-2 MAC Freedom
3
Final
0
FDU-Florham FDU-F
12-14,1-6 MAC Freedom
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Marywood MWD 25 25 25 (3)
FDU-Florham FDU-F 19 23 23 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women’s Volleyball Clinches Playoff Berth with Sweep of FDU-Florham

Madison, N.J.- The Marywood University women's volleyball team secured its spot in the MAC Freedom Tournament with a 3-0 victory over FDU-Florham on Thursday evening.

Marywood women's volleyball makes history as the first Pacer team to clinch a conference tournament berth since the university joined the Middle Atlantic Conference.

The Pacers earned the sweep with set victories of 25-19, 25-23, 25-23.

Marywood improves to 25-3 overall and 5-2 in MAC Freedom play, tying the program record for wins in a single season. They have now reached the 25-win mark for the third time in program history, joining last season and 2003.

The Devils fall to 12-14 overall and 1-6 in conference play.

Billie Leet paced the Pacers offensively with 13 kills and five total blocks, while Ayla Bransford contributed eight kills and 20 assists. Piper Herauf distributed 14 assists. Taylor Hallam, Genevieve Pollock, and Carolina Samaniego each added seven kills.

Defensively, Catie Woolf led Marywood with 15 digs, followed by Samaniego with 11.

FDU-Florham was led by Genevieve Fitch who recorded 11 kills, while Anya Panesar, Laci Merz, and Mackenzie Crandall finished with eight. Amaya Ocasio dished out 28 assists. On the defensive side, Arianna Wood had 16 digs.

Marywood set the tone early, using a strong offensive effort to take the opening set. The Pacers built separation midway through the frame, turning an 11-11 tie into a 15-11 advantage. Marywood continued to maintain control down the stretch, closing out the set with a kill from Hallam.

The second set featured a competitive battle, with FDU-Florham jumping out to an early 4-1 lead. Marywood responded with a run to take a 7-6 advantage and gradually extended its lead. The Devils made a late push, cutting the deficit to 21-20, but the Pacers held their ground. Kills from Pollock, Hallam, and Samaniego helped Marywood close out the set.

The Pacers opened the third set with a 2-0 advantage. Marywood maintained the lead for much of the frame, building a 7-3 cushion before FDU-Florham battled back to even the score at 13.

The teams traded points throughout the middle stages, but Marywood found another gear late. A kill from Samaniego gave the Pacers a 23-21 edge. The teams continued to trade points over the next few rallies, but Marywood maintained its composure down the stretch. Samaniego delivered the decisive kill to secure the set victory and complete the Pacers' straight-set sweep.

Marywood hosts SUNY New Paltz and Clarkson University in a tri-match on Halloween. Match times are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.
 
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