Rockville Centre, N.Y. - The volleyball team took on the University of Bridgeport in a battle to determine who would remain undefeated in East Coast Conference play. The Lions took the contest in three sets, improving to 11-3 on the season and 3-0 in league play. UB now stands at 13-3 on the season (2-1 ECC).

Molloy 25, UB 17
Molloy 25, UB 20
Molloy 25, UB 23

How it Happened

• The score was knotted seven times throughout the first set, up to 14-14, before the maroon and white scored five consecutive points, including two kills from senior Hailey Wehr to take an 18-14 lead.
• The home team maintained its advantage, ending the set on a three-point run to take a 1-0 lead.
• After taking a 12-10 lead in the second set, the Lions remained in front on the efforts of a game-best .294 attack percentage.
• Molloy took an early 8-3 lead in the third set, but the Purple Knights would respond and eventually take an 18-13 lead over the Lions.
• The maroon and white regained the lead follwoing a five-point streak, going in front 20-19.
• UB knotted the score, 23-23, but back-to-back kills from junior Kacey Affrunti sealed both the set and the match in favor of the home team.

Top Performances

• Affrunti topped the scoresheet in kills (10), aces (3), and blocks (3).
• Senior Sophia Smith and freshman Chye Davis also recorded three blocks with Smith adding 25 assists and 11 digs for a double-double to go with two aces.
• Senior Jessica Fischetti recorded 22 digs while adding five assists.
• Sophomore Kathleen Doherty joined her in double-digits with 14 digs.

Up Next
The Lions begin a three-game road stretch on Friday (Oct. 4) at Southern New Hampshire University at 7:00 p.m.