Rutherford, NJ — Felician University put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in a competitive four-set match (23-25, 25-20, 20-25, 22-25) against Chestnut Hill on October 5, 2024, at Joal & Joseph Job Gymnasium. The Golden Falcons dropped to 5-11 overall and 2-3 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) after the loss.

Felician's offensive efforts were led by standout performances from Karla Maldonado and Ashanna Caviness, both of whom recorded 12 kills. Maldonado hit .222 on the day and also added five digs, while Caviness contributed six blocks and kept the Golden Falcons competitive throughout the match. Megan Barker also delivered a strong performance with 11 kills and 10 digs, helping to balance the attack.

Defensively, Aly Reeser was a key player for Felician, registering a team-high 21 digs, while setter Sophia Watterson handed out 20 assists and added 15 digs of her own. Despite these efforts, Felician was unable to maintain momentum after a second-set win, falling in a closely contested third and fourth set.

Golden Falcons Player of the Game - The Golden Falcons player of the Game goes to Karla Maldonado. She led the team offensively with 12 kills and added 5 digs. Her consistent performance at the net and her ability to score key points made her a crucial contributor in Felician's competitive effort against Chestnut Hill.

Felician will look to rebound on the road this Tuesday evening at 7 PM when they take on Dominican University of New York. The Golden Falcons will aim to even their conference record and get back to .500.