Philadelphia, PA –The Golden Falcons earned a key conference road win on Saturday afternoon, defeating Chestnut Hill College 3–1. With the victory, Felician improves to 9–17 overall and 6–7 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) play.
Set Scores: 25–15, 25–20, 24–26, 25–15
The Golden Falcons put together one of their most complete performances of the season, recording sixty-five kills, ten service aces, and seven total blocks. Felician also tallied fifty-one digs and forty-three assists, controlling the tempo through strong serving and efficient net play.
Rowan Jensen led the attack with fifteen kills on .323 hitting to go along with three service aces and seven digs for a team-high eighteen points. Sandra Galas followed closely with thirteen kills, nine digs, and two aces for fifteen points, while Ashanna Caviness added nine kills and a block. Elisia Hamilton made her presence felt with four kills on a .667 clip and two blocks, and Faith Sibert contributed two kills and a match-high four blocks.
Setter Sophia Watterson directed the offense with twenty-one assists, fourteen digs, and a service ace, while Caydence Franz added fifteen assists and three aces off the bench. Libero Kayden Mallette anchored the back line with eleven digs and an ace.
Felician closed the match in convincing fashion, dominating the fourth set with a 10-point margin to secure the road victory and maintain momentum heading into the final two contests of the regular season.
Felician Statistical Leaders
Kills: Rowan Jensen 15, Sandra Galas 13, Ashanna Caviness 9, Elisia Hamilton 4, Sara Betts 5
Assists: Sophia Watterson 21, Caydence Franz 15, Kayden Mallette 5
Aces: Rowan Jensen 3, Caydence Franz 3, Sandra Galas 2, Kayden Mallette 1, Sophia Watterson 1
Digs: Sophia Watterson 14, Kayden Mallette 11, Sandra Galas 9, Rowan Jensen 7
Blocks: Faith Sibert 4, Sara Betts 4, Elisia Hamilton 2, Ashanna Caviness 1
Points: Rowan Jensen 18.0, Sandra Galas 15.0, Ashanna Caviness 9.5, Elisia Hamilton 5.0, Faith Sibert 5.0