New Rochelle,NY – Felician fell to Monroe University, 3-1 on the road. The Golden Falcons dropped the first 2 sets, 25-21 and 25-18, before answering with a 25-21 win in the third. Monroe closed the match with a 25-23 victory in the fourth set. Felician moves to 9-8 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
Felician battled through a competitive opening set, trailing 14-7 before cutting the deficit to 19-15. The Golden Falcons continued to fight late, pulling within 3 at 24-21, but Monroe closed the set, 25-21.
Monroe built an early advantage in the second set, taking a 7-3 lead before extending it to 15-9. Felician rallied to tie the set at 17-17, but Monroe answered with an 8-1 run to close the frame, 25-18.
The Golden Falcons responded in the third set, taking an early 5-3 lead and later extending the advantage to 12-8. Monroe battled back to tie the set at 15-15, but Felician regained control and built a 24-20 lead. Monroe answered with a point, but Felician finished the set, 25-21, to cut the match deficit to 2-1.
Felician opened the fourth set with a 2-0 lead and later built a 15-8 advantage. Monroe rallied to cut the deficit to 17-15 before tying the set at 21-21. The teams continued to trade points, with Felician pulling within 24-23, but Monroe recorded the final point to take the set, 25-23, and the match, 3-1.
Standout Stats
- Peyton Kellam led Felician with 13 kills, 8 digs and 15.0 points.
- Sandra Galas recorded 10 kills, 7 digs and 12.5 points.
- Ashanna Caviness added 10 kills, 3 digs and 10.0 points, while Jaida Rainey contributed 5 kills, 2 blocks and 6.5 points.
- Kayden Mallette led all Felician players with 24 digs.
- Bentley Rone directed the offense with 28 assists while adding 5 digs and 3.5 points.
- As a team, Felician recorded 43 kills, 37 assists, 9 service aces, 55 digs and 8.0 total blocks.
Key Moments
Set 1 – Felician fell behind 14-7 before battling back to within 3 at 24-21, but Monroe closed the set, 25-21.
Set 2 – Monroe built a 15-9 lead before Felician rallied to tie the set at 17-17. Monroe responded with an 8-1 run to win 25-18.
Set 3 – Felician took control early and led 12-8. After Monroe tied the set at 15-15, the Golden Falcons pulled away again and held on for a 25-21 victory.
Set 4 – Felician jumped ahead 15-8 before Monroe mounted its comeback. The set was tied at 21-21, and Monroe eventually closed out the match with a 25-23 win.
