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WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson (13-7, 1-5 NJAC) dropped a 3-1 decision to visiting Rutgers-Newark (11-9, 2-3 NJAC) Oct. 9 in a key league clash as both teams battle for New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) volleyball positioning.

After winning the first set, 25-20, the Pioneers fell 21-25, 20-25, 19-25.  Sophomore libero Katelyn Malloy (Leonia, N.J./Leonia) collected a match-high 28 digs, senior setter Liz Dykhouse (Wanaque, N.J./Lakeland Regional) posted 24 assists and seven digs, and sophomore middle hitter Shauna VanDeRee (Waldwick, N.J./Waldwick) had 11 kills to pace WP.  Sophomore setter Danielle Koukos (Midland Park, N.J./Midland Park) tallied 10 assists and 11 digs, junior middle hitter Erika Masso (Jersey City, N.J./Dickinson) put down 10 kills, and senior libero Alyssa Koukos (Midland Park, N.J./Midland Park) contributed eight digs.

Senior Rachel Witt led all players with 14 kills for the Scarlet Raiders, adding 10 digs.  Junior Jen Mendoza had 34 assists and 17 digs, and classmate Paulina Walega tallied 21 digs.

William Paterson will play at Purchase Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1:00 p.m.

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