West Chester, PA – The Golden Falcons battled hard, but ultimately fell three sets to one to West Chester University on Wednesday night.
Set Scores: 25–10, 25–23, 19–25, 25–18
Felician produced thirty-six kills, thirteen service aces, and five total blocks while totaling thirty-five digs against the Golden Rams' balanced attack. The Golden Falcons found their rhythm in the third set, using strong serving and improved defensive positioning to extend the match.
Sandra Galas continued her standout play, leading Felician with seventeen kills, seven service aces, and twenty-five points. She added four digs and two block assists in another all-around effort.
Setter Caydence Franz distributed sixteen assists, while Sophia Watterson added thirteen assists, four digs, and a service ace. Kayden Mallette anchored the defense with a team-high fourteen digs and chipped in a kill and an ace. Sara Betts posted five kills and a service ace, while Rowan Jensen recorded three kills, two service aces, and eight digs. Off the bench, Tatum Williams contributed three kills, Faith Sibert added four total blocks, and Kiah Jackson served an ace and supplied solid front-row defense.
After dropping the opening set, Felician pushed West Chester to the brink in a tightly contested second set before storming back to take the third behind five service aces and thirteen kills. Despite another competitive effort in the fourth, the Golden Falcons couldn't slow the Rams' late offensive surge.
Felician Statistical Leaders
Kills: Sandra Galas 17, Sara Betts 5, Rowan Jensen 3, Tatum Williams 3
Assists: Caydence Franz 16, Sophia Watterson 13
Service Aces: Sandra Galas 7, Rowan Jensen 2, Kayden Mallette 1, Kiah Jackson 1, Sophia Watterson 1, Sara Betts 1
Digs: Kayden Mallette 14, Rowan Jensen 8, Sophia Watterson 4, Sandra Galas 4
Blocks: Faith Sibert 4, Ashanna Caviness 1, Kiah Jackson 1
Points: Sandra Galas 25.0, Sara Betts 6.0, Rowan Jensen 5.0, Faith Sibert 3.5