NYU vs. Stevens Box Score

NYU vs. SUNY Cortland Box Score 

The New York University women's volleyball team split opening day action at the Vassar College Invitational on Friday, September 6, in Poughkeepsie, NY.
 
NYU was defeated by Steven's Institute of Technology (7-0) in the first match of the evening night. The Violets (4-1) fell to the Ducks (7-0) by a score of 3-1 (22-25, 27-25, 25-15, 26-24), in a match that was every bit as close as the score indicates. 
 
After capturing the first set, the squad dropped two of the final three sets in extra points.
 
In their second match of the night, the Violets bounced back in impressive fashion by defeating SUNY Cortland (3-3) by a score of 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-10, 25-17). 
 
In a reversal of fortune, the squad managed to sweep the final three sets after dropping a very tight first set.
 
NYU vs. Stevens Highlights:

- Alexandria Mao led the team with 11 kills, while Allie Williams added 10.
 
- MaTia Hughes recorded a career-best 20 digs.
 
- Katie Robinson posted a double-double with 23 assists and 16 digs.
 
- 15 Violets saw action in the match.
 
 
NYU vs. SUNY Cortland Highlights:

- Nicole Frias tallied 10 kills with a very impressive .348 hitting percentage.
 
- Robinson notched another double-double with 10 digs and a match-high 35 assists.
 
- Hughes led all players with 19 digs.
 
- Kacy Guajardo knocked down a career-best 10 kills.
 
"I am very proud of the way my team bounced back after a loss and took control in the second match," said NYU Head Coach Jolie Ward.  "Allie Williams and Nicole Frias led our offensive attack, while Kate Robinson stepped up and facilitated our 5-1 system. It was key to get a win over an in-state rival."
 
NYU wraps up the Invitational with two matches on Saturday, September 7. The Violets will face the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and host Vassar at 1:00pm and 3:00pm, respectively.