PURCHASE, N.Y.- Manhattanville University earned a 3-1 victory over the University of Mount Saint Vincent (5-12, 2-4 SKY) on Wednesday evening at Kennedy Gymnasium. With the win, the Valiants improved to 7-9 overall and 4-2 in Skyline Conference Play.
The Valiants opened the match with a dominant offensive performance in the first set, recording 14 kills while committing just one attacking error for an impressive .488 hitting percentage. The Valiants controlled the set from start to finish, cruising toa 25-13 victory to take a 1-0 advantage.
Manhattanville carried their momentum into the second set, continuing to apply pressure on the Dolphins. Manhattanville registered ten kills while holding UMSV to a negative hitting percentage of -0.40. The Valiants secured another convincing 25-14 victory to extend their match lead to 2-0.
UMSV responded in the third set, battling through a closely contested frame that featured five ties and four lead changes. Manhattanville struggled offensively, recording eight kills alongside ten attacking errors. Despite the Valiants' effort to complete the sweep, the Dolphins edged out a 25-22 victory for the third set.
Manhattanville responded immediately regained control in the fourth set, delivering 12 kills while improving its hitting percentage to .205. The Valiants limited UMSV to eight kills and maintained control throughout the frame, securing a 25-14 victory to close out the match.
Caylin Caballero (Eastvale, Calif./Walnut) led Manhattanville's offensive effort with 18 kills, hitting .308 while adding two solo blocks.
Cassidy Fallon (Brewster, N.Y./Brewster) contributed seven kills, while
Baudilette Lasanta (San Juan, Puerto Rico/Academia del Perpetuo Socorro) added six.
Alana Rivera Torres (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/Colegio Marista de Guaynabo) directed the offense with 36 assists and seven service aces, along with 13 digs. Defensively,
Kayla Jennings (Yorktown Heights, N.Y./Lakeland) led the Valiants with 28 digs.
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The Valiants continue conference play for their Senior Night Oct. 23 against Old Westbury at 6PM.
