SEATTLE, WASH. - Manhattan Women's
Volleyball team (1-3) fell in its match against Seattle Pacific (0-0) by a score of (20-25, 22-25, 21-25), inside Royal Brougham Pavillion on Tuesday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Freshman Helenn Montilla got Manhattan started, registering a kill for the first point of the match.
- After tying at 8-8, Seattle Pacific ripped off five consecutive points, including two service aces.
- Despite the Jaspers coming back to within one at 21-20, four straight from the Falcons ended the first set.
- More of the same continued in the second, with Seattle Pacific stretching an early lead out to 13-5.
- A combined block from Juniors Emilia Kuzniar and Abby Morreale shortened the deficit to 21-20 in set two, later narrowly lost 25-22.
- More hot starts for the Falcons led to a quick 9-3 advantage in the decisive set, a mark they didn't let get within four until Manhattan's 21st point.
STATS & NOTES:
- Junior outside hitter Katie Powers hit at a .455 clip and led the squad in kills with 12, the latter a new season-high.
- Freshman Emma Francesconi trailed shortly behind with eight kills of her own, on top of 26 total attacks.
- Senior libero Teresa Garza racked up nine digs, while Emily Kuzniar spread the wealth with 19 assists.
- Manhattan's best hitting percentage came in the third, when they clocked a .423 off 13 combined kills.
UP NEXT:
The Green and White return to action on Thursday, September 4, when Manhattan begins the Seattle Invitational hosted by Seattle University. Their first matchup will be against Idaho, starting at 6:00 p.m. EDT.
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