Rutherford, NJ – The Golden Falcons earned its first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) victory of the season on Tuesday night, defeating Caldwell University 3–1.

Felician produced a balanced performance with 40 kills, 10 service aces, and 9 total blocks. The Golden Falcons also collected 69 digs while holding Caldwell (0–10, 0–2) to a .058 hitting percentage across the four sets.

Sandra Galas powered the Felician offense with a team-high twelve kills, thirteen digs, and fourteen points. Rowan Jensen added seven kills, sixteen digs, and four service aces, while Faith Sibert contributed six kills and two blocks. Setters Sophia Watterson and Caydence Franz guided the attack, combining for thirty-three assists. Watterson dished out seventeen assists with five digs, while Franz tallied sixteen assists and two digs.

Libero, Kayden Mallette anchored the defense with a match-high nineteen digs and added a service ace. 

Off the bench, Sara Betts sparked the Falcons with six kills and two service aces, and Sally Plagainos chipped in three kills. At the net, Elisia Hamilton and Ashanna Caviness each registered 3 blocks to lead the front row.

Stat Leaders

Kills: Sandra Galas 12, Rowan Jensen 7, Faith Sibert 6, Sara Betts 6
Assists: Sophia Watterson 17, Caydence Franz 16
Service Aces: Rowan Jensen 4, Sara Betts 2, Kayden Mallette 1, Ashanna Caviness 1, Tatum Williams 1, Sandra Galas 1
Digs: Kayden Mallette 19, Rowan Jensen 16, Sandra Galas 13, Sophia Watterson 5, Faith Sibert 5
Blocks: Ashanna Caviness 3, Elisia Hamilton 2, Faith Sibert 2, Tatum Williams 3, Rowan Jensen 1, Sandra Galas 2
Points: Sandra Galas 14.0, Rowan Jensen 11.5, Sara Betts 8.0, Faith Sibert 7.5, Tatum Williams 2.5, Ashanna Caviness 5.0