Rutherford, NJ – The Golden Falcons erased a 2-set deficit to force a deciding fifth set against Dominican (N.Y.) on Wednesday night, but the Golden Falcons' comeback fell just short in a 3-2 CACC defeat at Joal & Joseph Job Gymnasium. Felician dropped the opening sets 25-20 and 25-17 before taking the next 2 by scores of 25-21 and 25-16. Dominican claimed the final set, 15-11, leaving the Golden Falcons at 14-10 overall and 6-4 in conference play.
Megan Barker and Peyton Kellam each delivered 13 kills to pace the Felician attack. Barker hit .286, while Kellam added 10 digs and 2 service aces. Sandra Galas contributed 12 kills and a team-high 16 digs, helping Felician build momentum as the match progressed.
Standout Stats
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Megan Barker led Felician with 13 kills on 35 attempts, hitting .286, and finished with 14.5 points.
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Peyton Kellam also recorded 13 kills, adding 10 digs and 2 service aces for 15.0 points.
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Sandra Galas posted 12 kills, 16 digs and 13.5 points.
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Bentley Rone dished out 29 assists and served 3 aces.
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Sophia Watterson added 22 assists, 7 digs and 2 service aces.
Key Moments
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Dominican took the first 2 sets, putting Felician in a difficult position heading into the third.
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The Golden Falcons found their rhythm in the third set, turning a competitive frame into a 25-21 win to extend the match.
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Felician carried that energy into the fourth, creating separation on the way to a 25-16 victory and forcing a fifth set.
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In the deciding frame, Felician stayed within reach at 11-14, but Dominican scored the final point to secure the match.
