Orangeburg, NY – Women's volleyball opened Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) play Tuesday evening at Dominican University (N.Y.), but the Golden Falcons fell, 3-1, at the Hennessy Center. Felician took the opening set, 25-18, before Dominican responded with three consecutive victories, 25-22, 25-19 and 25-22.
Standout Stats
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Sandra Galas led Felician with 13 kills, 13 digs, three service aces, three blocks and 18.0 points.
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Peyton Kellam recorded 12 kills and 12.0 points while adding three digs.
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Nicole Nwaejiaku posted seven kills while hitting .500, along with two solo blocks, three block assists and 10.5 points.
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Bentley Rone registered 29 assists, two kills, five digs and two block assists.
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Faith Sibert contributed four kills, one solo block and three block assists for 6.5 points.
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Leena Ortiz added three kills and two block assists.
Key Moments
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Set 1 – Felician battled through a 3-3 tie before using a 5-0 run to take a 7-3 lead. The Golden Falcons later extended the advantage to 14-10 and 22-16 before closing the opening frame, 25-18.
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Set 2 – The Golden Falcons and Dominican remained tied at 5-5 before Felician built a 16-15 advantage. Dominican answered with seven straight points to take a 22-16 lead, but Felician rallied to within 24-22 before Dominican secured the set, 25-22.
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Set 3 – Felician jumped out to a 4-0 lead and held an 8-3 advantage before Dominican mounted a comeback. The Golden Falcons fought back to tie the set at 11-11, but Dominican eventually pulled away for a 25-19 victory.
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Set 4 – Dominican opened an 8-3 lead before Felician rallied to make it 8-7. The Golden Falcons later took a 13-12 lead, but Dominican responded with a 7-1 run and eventually closed out the match, 25-22.
Up Next
Felician returns to action Thursday, September 17, when it hosts Saint Thomas Aquinas College. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
