Rochester, NY — For the second time this season, the volleyball team swept Roberts Wesleyan in straight sets, earning a 3-0 victory this afternoon at the Voller Athletic Complex. With the win, the Lions improve to 8-12 overall and 3-3 in East Coast Conference play, while the Redhawks fall to 3-16 overall and 1-5 in conference action.
Molloy 25, Roberts Wesleyan 16
Molloy 25, Roberts Wesleyan 18
Molloy 25, Roberts Wesleyan 20
How it Happened
- The Redhawks opened the match with a kill from Camryn Karelus, but the Lions quickly took control, launching a 12-1 run. Freshman Peyton Douglas led the charge with three kills, while sophomore Haven Trechter added two and senior Erin Stanley contributed one. Junior Isabella Rios also recorded a kill and a service ace during the run.
- Back-to-back kills from freshman Kailie Girard and a service ace from freshman Olivia Smith extended Molloy's advantage to 18-7.
- Roberts Wesleyan fought back to cut the deficit to five at 21-16, but the Lions responded with four consecutive points, highlighted by kills from Trechter and Stanley, to secure the opening set, 25-16.
- After trailing for much of the opening set, the home team came out strong in the second, jumping to a 6-0 lead behind back-to-back service aces from Faith Pasquantonio and capitalizing on Molloy attacking errors.
- Roberts Wesleyan maintained its advantage, leading 9-4 before the Lions rallied. A service ace from Trechter, along with kills from Rios and Girard, helped the cardinal and white even the score at 10-10.
- The teams traded points through six additional ties before Molloy broke away with a decisive 7-1 run. Kills from Rios, Girard, and Stanley, combined with service aces from freshman Isabella Smith and senior Hayden Riddle, propelled the Lions to a 25-18 second-set victory.
- The third set began much like the second, with Roberts Wesleyan taking an early 4-1 lead.
- After three additional ties, Molloy created separation with a key stretch of points. An attacking error by the Redhawks, followed by kills from Douglas and Rios, gave the Lions a 17-13 advantage.
- Roberts Wesleyan continued to battle, pulling within one at 21-20, but kills from Stanley and Trechter, coupled with two Redhawks attacking errors, gave the Lions the final four points they needed and completed the straight-set sweep, 25-20.
Top Peformances
- Stanley led the Lions offensively with 10 kills and added a solo block.
- Girard and Trechter each recorded eight kills and three digs. Trechter also contributed one service ace and one assist.
- Riddle paced the offense with 16 assists and added two service aces.
- Isabella Smith led Molloy defensively with 10 digs.
Up Next
The Lions return home Wednesday (Oct. 21) to host St. Thomas Aquinas College for Staff Appreciation Night. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
