Rutherford, NJ – Felician fell 3-1 to Monroe University in a non-conference contest, on senior day. The Golden Falcons honored their 8 seniors before the contest, celebrating their contributions to the program.
After dropping the opening set 25-13, Felician responded with its strongest offensive performance of the afternoon in the second. The Golden Falcons recorded 11 kills and hit .231 to take the set 25-15 and even the match. Monroe answered by taking the next 2 sets, 25-20 and 25-20, to secure the match.
Ashanna Caviness led Felician with 13 kills while committing just 3 errors on 22 attempts, finishing with a .455 hitting percentage. Emily Ferri added 10 kills, and Kayden Mallette paced the defensive effort with 15 digs. Sophia Watterson distributed 15 assists, while Bentley Rone contributed 14 assists.
Standout Stats
Key Moments
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Monroe established an early advantage in the opening set, pulling away for a 25-13 win.
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Felician delivered a strong response in the second set. The Golden Falcons built a lead during a stretch in which they scored 8 consecutive points, moving from a 5-5 tie to a 13-5 advantage. They maintained control to take the set 25-15.
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Monroe regained momentum in the third, building a lead and holding off a late Felician push to claim the set 25-20.
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The fourth set remained competitive early before Monroe used a scoring run to create separation and close out the match, 25-20.
