NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The Manhattan Jaspers Women's Volleyball team (2-10, 0-3 MAAC) fell to the Gaels of Iona University (6-11, 1-2 MAAC) in a five set thriller (18-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 8-15) inside the Hynes Athletic Center on Tuesday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Following an Emilia Kuzniar kill tying the first set at four apiece, Iona rallied for five of the next six points, setting an early tone.
- As the score found its way back within two late, another dominant stretch from the home squad ended the opening dance.
- An 11-2 run from the Gaels early in the second set created an 18-7 lead, one they would not relinquish before securing a threatening 2-0 advantage.
- Tides began to turn for the third, as back-to-back kills from Hanna Kaczynska and Katie Powers capped off six unanswered points.
- Kaczynska tacked on two more to close out an impressive 9-1 run for the Jaspers, locking down the third set.
- A timely service ace from Sarah Emmons helped the Green and White get off to a quick 4-0 lead in the fourth set.
- Fiona VanDyke and Abby Morreale kicked off eight unanswered points for Manhattan with their three kills, extending the margin to double digits at 15-5.
- With a later back and forth ensuing, an Iona service error ended the fourth set, sending the match to a decisive fifth.
- Starting off the set with a block from Kaczynska and Morreale, the Gaels then ripped off 11 of the next 13 points, a lead that later helped them prevail in Tuesday's marathon.
STATS AND NOTES
- Freshman right side Hanna Kaczynska posted a team high 15 kills, along with 13 digs and four assisted blocks.
- Senior setter Sarah Emmons racked up 25 assists, her second-highest total on the season, and led the team with four service aces.
- Sophomore outside hitter Fiona VanDyke registered ten kills on 43 attempts, as well as three service aces.
NEXT UP
The Green and White are back in action on Friday, October 3, when the Jaspers continue their road stint and head to Poughkeepsie to face the Red Foxes of Marist University inside the McCann Arena for a 7 p.m. opening serve. The match can be viewed with a paid subscription on ESPN+.
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