KINGS POINT, N.Y. – The William Paterson volleyball team (17-9) defeated Old Westbury (2-16), 3-0, before losing 3-0 to host U.S. Merchant Marine (22-8), 3-0, Oct. 25.
 
The Pioneers were 25-11, 25-7, 25-6 winners against the Panthers. Senior middle hitter Shauna VanDeRee (Waldwick, N.J./Waldwick) led all players with six kills, senior setter Alaina Clark (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) posted 19 assists and sophomore outside hitter Erin Roach (Clark, N.J./Union County Vo-Tech) finished with five digs.
 
Ruth Vargas led Old Westbury with three kills and five assists, while Shannon Mullen collected six digs.
 
The Mariners defeated the Pioneers in the night cap, 25-22, 25-22, 25-15. VanDeRee and Roach each put down six kills, senior setter Danielle Koukos (Midland Park, N.J./Midland Park) dished 16 assists and junior outside hitter Michelle Merida (Parsippany, N.J./Parsippany) had 13 digs.
 
Cassandra Palma paced USMMA with 12 kills, Kayla Gleason posted 32 assists and Gabby Marioakis had 14 digs.
 
William Paterson will celebrate Senior Night Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the regular-season finale against Rutgers-Newark at 7:00 p.m.
 
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