JERSEY CITY, NJ--- (
www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's volleyball traveled on Thursday evening for a non-conference match against New Jersey City University (13-6), falling in straight sets (25-6, 25-7, 25-3) inside the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center. The contest marked the beginning of a four-match stretch for the Cardinals.
First Set Breakdown
- The Cardinals held a 4-3 edge early on.
- New Jersey City responded with an 8-0 run to lead 11-4.
- The Gothic Knights continued to assert their dominance, outdueling York 14-2 in the following 16 points to take the first set. A trio of aces by Diane Pugay and Kristen Davis sparked the extended stretch.
Second Set Breakdown
- Five aces by Rae Marrero buoyed a 10-0 opening for New Jersey City.
- York claimed two out of the following three points to make the scoreline 11-2.
- Four service aces by Kiley Jurcisin helped extend the Gothic Knights' advantage to 15 (18-3).
- Consecutive kills by Madison Plaza and Simranjit Kaur trimmed the deficit to 13 (20-7) before New Jersey City claimed the final five points of a 25-7 decision.
Third Set Breakdown
- The Gothic Knights got off to another early start by the tune of 6-1.
- A large 16-0 stretch pushed the match out of reach at 22-1.
- Brianna Melanson's kill sealed a 25-3 result.
Leading the Cardinals
For New Jersey City
- Pugay authored an all-around effort of six kills, four aces, and a match-leading seven aces.
- Davis served five aces, and Kai Fitzpatrick contributed a team-best seven kills.
- Marrero impressed offensively with seven aces and 16 assists.
Inside the Box Score
York attacked at a rate of -.386 on 44 attempts. The Gothic Knight registered 45 swings on a .378 attack percentage. Additionally, New Jersey City had the upper hand in points (49-4), kills (21-4), assists (16-2), aces (24-0), total blocks (6-0), and digs (17-15).
Up Next
The Cardinals (3-14, 1-4 CUNYAC) continue their four-match road stretch Saturday (Nov. 1) with a CUNYAC matchup against the Lehman College Lightning (3-13, 1-4 CUNYAC) starting at 10 a.m. inside APEX Arena.
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