TEANECK, NJ – Manhattan Women's Volleyball (1-7) fell to the Knights of Fairleigh Dickinson (4-7) in straight sets (14-25, 21-25, 16-25) inside Bogota Savings Bank Center on Friday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Manhattan's first five points all came from different hands, with Helenn Montilla, Fiona VanDyke, Hanna Kaczynska, Abby Morreale, and Emma Francesconi all contributing.
- Two runs of four or more consecutive points from the Knights helped FDU take the first set 25-14.
- After a 7-0 FDU run late in the second dance, the Jaspers responded right back with six unanswered of their own, capped off by a kill from Katie Powers.
- VanDyke's service ace gave Manhattan an early advantage, becoming the Green and White's lone lead in any set.
STATS AND NOTES
- The Jaspers won the block battle, more than doubling FDU's three with seven.
- Junior outside hitter Katie Powers and Freshman middle blocker Helenn Montilla tied for the team lead in kills (5).
- Junior setter Emilia Kuzniar spread the ball around with 17 assists, her third time breaking the 15 threshold this season.
- Sophomore outside hitter Fiona VanDyke led the way with 12 digs.
UP NEXT
The Green and White are back in action tomorrow, Saturday, September 20, when Manhattan opens up the home schedule against Rhode Island inside Draddy Gymnasium. Action can be viewed on the Jasper Sports Network starting at 2 p.m..
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