MORRISTOWN, N.J. – William Paterson (2-0) earned its second straight-set volleyball victory of the young season, defeating host Saint Elizabeth (0-2) by a 3-0 count Sept. 3.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers scored eight of the match's first nine points en route to an opening 25-7 win.
• When SEU started the second set with a 3-2 advantage, WP answered with a 20-0 run and went on to post a 25-7 victory.
• William Paterson turned a 12-10 edge into a 20-12 advantage, finishing the match with a 25-14 triumph.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Freshman middle hitter/right side Erica Bickart (Tucson, Ariz./Marana) collected a team-best six kills while serving eight aces.
• Freshman outside hitter/libero Abigail Hayth (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley Regional) posted five kills and 10 service aces.
• Junior libero Paolo Molina paced WP with seven digs.
• Freshman setter Ava Padwelka (Flanders, N.J./Mount Olive) had 13 assists.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson opens its home slate Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:00 p.m. against Manhattanville.

 
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