HAMDEN, CT – The Manhattan Jaspers Women's Volleyball team (3-21, 1-13 MAAC) fell in its conference contest to the Bobcats from Quinnipiac University (15-11, 12-2 MAAC) in four sets (16-25, 19-25, 25-23, 16-25) at Burt Kahn Court on Saturday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- As the Bobcats jumped out to a quick 10-4 advantage, the Jaspers utilized three kills from Katie Powers, Hanna Kaczynska, and Emilia Kuzniar in that order to cut their deficit to three midway through the first set.
- Continuing a trend from just a night ago, Manhattan brought their inside game to the second set, including twice in their first four points, both in the dual fashion from Kaczynska and Powers.
- With Quinnipiac looking to increase their margin, the Green and White used a block to capture six out of seven points in an exciting stretch, forcing a Bobcat timeout.
- Back-to-back service aces from the home team's Carola Negron Diaz put the Jaspers' backs against the wall, ultimately succumbing by a score of 25-19.
- Balanced play became the theme of set number three, as a 4-1 run including kill sfrom Brooke Johnson and Abby Morreale put the visitors on top 10-9.
- The score saw six more ties from 10-10 to 15-15, before six unanswered Quinnipiac points flipped the script late.
- Now facing a 20-15 hole, the Jaspers dug deep to claw their way back to a one point margin, forcing yet another Bobcat stoppage.
- Two VanDyke kills highlighted a run of four straight points to end the set, giving Manhattan their first set win of the night.
- Johnson's insertion as a sub in the fourth set was felt immediately, with her kill giving the visitors an early 6-5 lead.
- A 7-1 Quinnipiac run put them back in the driver's seat, as Manhattan then called a timeout themselves.
- Despite another Kaczynska kill putting the Jaspers within three, the Bobcats would never relinquish control again, ending the night in four.
STATS AND NOTES
- Sophomore outside hitter Fiona VanDyke and Redshirt Freshman outside hitter Brooke Johnson combined for 22 kills.
- Manhattan dominated the inside game, taking the block battle 15-5
- Senior setter Sarah Emmons registered the Jaspers' lone service ace.
- The Jaspers hit at their best rate in the opening set, with a .138 clip.
- Junior right side Katie Powers contributed to eight of the Green and White's 15 blocks, tying her career-high for the second time this season.
NEXT UP
The Green and White will return to Draddy Gymnasium on Friday, November 7, when the Jaspers take on the Saints from Siena University to start a four-game homestand to end MAAC play. The match can be viewed live on the Jasper Sports Network and is slated for a 7 p.m. opening serve.
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