Riverdale, NY - The University of Mount Saint Vincent dropped a 3-1 Skyline Conference decision to the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday, but the team continued to go toe-to-toe with some of the top teams the conference has to offer. The Dolphins won the opening set 25-18 before falling by scores 25-17, 26-24 and 25-10.
Sophomore Anna Nolasco and senior Alysa Padgett paced the Dolphins with nine kills apiece, as the duo continues to impress in their respective roles. Padgett added seven service aces and five total blocks, while junior Sophia Mandalakis contributed five kills and four blocks. UMSV finished with 12 service aces and nine total blocks.
The Dolphins hit a combined .200 as a team took the early advantage. The Mariners responded to even the match in the second set, then edged the Dolphins in a tightly contested third set, 26-24.
Stephanie Rodriguez recorded 16 assists, while Angelia Donnelly added 10. Jessica Broderick led the defensive effort with nine digs, and Nolasco contributed eight digs to go with her hitting efforts.
The Dolphins will look to bounce back this coming week when they return to the road to take on Manhattanville University.
