Rockville Centre, N.Y. - The volleyball team's streak continued with a 3-0 victory over the Mavericks of Mercy College this evening from Quealy Gymnasium. The Lions improved to 15-3 on the season and 5-0 in East Coast Conference play and have extended their win streak to seven games.

Before the contest, Molloy recognized the members of its officiating crew as a part of the East Coast Conference's Official Recognition Week. For more information on officiating, please visit sayyestoofficiating.com. 

Molloy 25, Mercy 13
Molloy 25, Mercy 19
Molloy 25, Mercy 11

How It Happened

• The maroon and white jumped in front to a 15-6 lead after scoring nine-straight points on the serving of senior Jessica Fischetti.
• Freshman Chye Davis ended the contest with a kill to give Molloy the 1-0 set lead.
• The Lions' streak continued, taking a 4-1 lead in the second set. The Mavericks would come within one, 6-5, but Molloy extended its lead to as much as 18-11 en route to a 25-19 set victory.
• The third set was decided early, as the home team took a 13-1 lead. Molloy would take the set on a service ace from Davis.

Top Performances

• Redshirt senior Carly Banks and junior Kacey Affrunti each tallied eight kills for the Lions with Affrunti added six aces
• Senior Sophia Smith recorded a double-double with 26 assists and 11 digs.
• Fischetti topped the Lions with 13 digs and five aces.
• Smith and senior Devon Hagerstrom each recorded three blocks.

Up Next
Molloy begins a string of non-conference games on Friday (Oct. 11) as they take on Flagler College at 7:30 p.m.at Adelphi University.