Rockville Centre, N.Y. – Led by 14 kills from sophomore Kacey Affrunti, the volleyball team picked up its fifth straight win, defeating Bentley University, 3-1, this evening in Quealy Gymnasium. Molloy improved to 12-5 on the season with the victory while the loss set the Falcons at 7-12.
 
Set-by-Set
Molloy 25, Bentley 15
Bentley 25, Molloy 21
Molloy 25, Bentley 17
Molloy 25, Bentley 22
 
How it Happened

• Molloy pulled in front early in the first set, capitalizing on an eight-point run on the serving of junior Sophia Smith to go up, 11-3. Bentley was able to come within three, 14-11, but ultimately fell short.
• The Lions fell victim to a four-point run to put the Falcons ahead, 17-12, in an underwhelming second set for the home team. Molloy would come within two late, 22-20.
• After an even start to the third set, the maroon and white were able to pull away following a five-point run, setting the score at 14-7. Molloy took advantage of Bentley errors to close out the set, 25-17.
• The final set was tied ten times before the Lions were able to string together a three-point run on an attack error, a service ace from senior Meaghan Carr, and a kill from senior Jeanne Reinis to go in front 21-18. The home team maintained its advantage through the final points to earn the victory.

 
Top Performances

• Affrunti's 14 kills paced the match. The sophomore attacked at .357 clip while adding two aces four digs, and two assists.
• Redshirt junior Carly Banks also reached double-digits with 12 kills.
• Freshman Nicole Wagner tallied 11 digs and accounted for four of Molloy's 14 service aces on the evening.
• The rookie was joined in double digits by Carr (13), Reinis (17), Fischetti (22), and Smith (10), who also added 36 assists for a double-double.

 
Looking Ahead
The Lions return to action tomorrow as they head to Holy Family University for a tri-match. Molloy will face Georgian Court University at 1:00 p.m. before facing the host Tigers at 3:00 p.m.