Rutherford, NJ – The Golden Falcons battled through five sets to earn a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) victory on Wednesday night, defeating Dominican University (N.Y.) 3–2.
Set Scores: 24–26, 25–15, 24–26, 25–18, 15–11
Felician showcased a complete team performance with fifty-one kills, fourteen service aces, and eight blocks. The Golden Falcons also collected seventy-two digs across five sets.
Ashanna Caviness powered the attack with sixteen kills adding three blocks, two service aces, and a team-high 20.0 points. Sandra Galas was a force at the net and serving, finishing with twelve kills, seventeen digs, four aces, and 16.0 points. Rowan Jensen tallied thirteen kills to go with sixteen digs and 15.0 points. Setters' Sophia Watterson directed the offense with twenty-nine assists, seven digs, and two service aces, while Caydence Franz chipped in sixteen assists and an ace. Defensively, libero, Kayden Mallette anchored the back row with twenty digs and added two aces and four assists. Elisia Hamilton contributed five kills and four blocks for 8.0 points, while Faith Sibert added two kills and two blocks.
Felician Statistical Leaders
Kills: Ashanna Caviness 16, Rowan Jensen 13, Sandra Galas 12, Elisia Hamilton 5, Faith Sibert 2
Assists: Sophia Watterson 29, Caydence Franz 16, Kayden Mallette 4
Service Aces: Sandra Galas 4, Kayden Mallette 2, Sophia Watterson 2, Rowan Jensen 2, Ashanna Caviness 2, Caydence Franz 1
Digs: Kayden Mallette 20, Sandra Galas 17, Rowan Jensen 16, Sophia Watterson 7, Caydence Franz 5
Blocks: Elisia Hamilton 4, Ashanna Caviness 3, Faith Sibert 2, Sara Betts 2
Points: Ashanna Caviness 20.0, Sandra Galas 16.0, Rowan Jensen 15.0