Rutherford, NJ – The Golden Falcons battled through a competitive four-set match on Tuesday night, falling 3–1 to Post University. The Golden Falcons wrap up their regular season with a 10–18 overall record and a 6–8 mark in CACC play.
Set Scores: 25-23, 21–25, 13–25, 22–25
Felician came out strong, capturing the opening set behind aggressive serving and timely defense. The Golden Falcons tallied 10 service aces and matched Post at the net with 10 total blocks. Despite a late push from the Eagles, Felician showed composure throughout, keeping each set within striking distance until the final points.
Sandra Galas paced the offense with 12 kills, 9 digs, and 6 service aces for a match-high 19.5 points. Rowan Jensen followed with 9 kills, 7 digs, and 2 blocks, while Ashanna Caviness added 4 kills and 3 block assists. Faith Sibert anchored the middle with 5 blocks and 2 kills, and Elisia Hamilton chipped in 2 kills, 2 blocks, and an ace. Setter Sophia Watterson finished with 13 assists, 3 digs, and a service ace, while Caydence Franz added 11 assists and 9 digs. Libero Kayden Mallette led the back row with 24 digs and an ace, helping Felician extend rallies throughout the night.
The Golden Falcons have clinched a playoff birth, and currently await playoff seeding as CACC play wraps up around the conference.
Felician Statistical Leaders
Kills: Sandra Galas 12, Rowan Jensen 9, Ashanna Caviness 4, Faith Sibert 2, Elisia Hamilton 2
Assists: Sophia Watterson 13, Caydence Franz 11, Kayden Mallette 4
Aces: Sandra Galas 6, Rowan Jensen 1, Kayden Mallette 1, Sophia Watterson 1, Caydence Franz 1
Digs: Kayden Mallette 24, Sandra Galas 9, Caydence Franz 9, Rowan Jensen 7
Blocks: Faith Sibert 5, Ashanna Caviness 3, Sandra Galas 3, Elisia Hamilton 2, Kiah Jackson 1
Points: Sandra Galas 19.5, Rowan Jensen 11.0, Ashanna Caviness 5.5, Faith Sibert 4.5, Elisia Hamilton 2.5