SEATTLE, WA – Manhattan Women's Volleyball (1-5) fell to the Titans of California State University - Fullerton (3-2) in straight sets (11-25, 17-25, 15-25) in their second day of action at the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle University Invitational on Friday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
· After the Titans got out to an early advantage 15-4 in the first set, a service ace from Katie Powers followed by a kill from Fiona VanDyke put the Jaspers back within single digits. VanDyke's four to end the set finished as the most for Manhattan.
· While Cal State Fullerton reached a double digit lead in the second set, a four point run for the Jaspers was capped off by two Hanna Kaczynska kills. She later finished with seven, upping her total to nine to that point. Manhattan cut the deficit to six late, but the Titans rattled off a pair of strikes to go up two sets to none.
· Back-to-back blocks by the Jaspers, with Helenn Montilla being a part of both, put the visitors back to within six early in the third set.
· Sarah Emmons assisted on key points for the Green and White down the stretch, but the Titans put on the finishing touch 25-15.
STATS AND NOTES
· Freshman right side Hanna Kaczynska racked up a team-high 12 kills along with two blocks, one solo and one assisted.
· Senior setter Sarah Emmons continued her ways of spreading the ball around, tacking on 19 assists and four digs.
· Senior libero Teresa Garza led the Jaspers with eight digs.
· Junior outside hitter Katie Powers served up a pair of service aces in addition to seven digs.
UP NEXT
The Green and White are back in action tomorrow, Saturday, September 6, when Manhattan closes out the Seattle Invitational against host school Seattle University. The Jaspers will square off against the Redhawks beginning at 4 p.m. inside the Redhawk Center. The contest is viewable on ESPN+ with a paid subscription.
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