William Paterson University Athletics

GLASSBORO, N.J. – The William Paterson volleyball team (11-7, 2-1 NJAC) dropped a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) road match to Rowan (10-7, 2-1 NJAC), 3-0, on Oct. 8.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Profs jumped out to a 17-9 advantage in the opening set. William Paterson pulled within six (24-18) with a late surge but ultimately fell short, 25-18.
• The Pioneers trailed by two (20-18) before a 5-1 run late in the second set capped by a service ace from senior Paola Molina (Hatillo, Puerto Rico/Colegio San Felipe) put WP ahead, 23-21. However, Rowan closed out the set on a 4-0 run to secure the 25-23 win.
• The Profs controlled an eight-point lead (20-12) in the third set before ultimately claiming the 25-20 victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Graduate student Hope Arce-Reed (New Carrollton, Md./College Park Academy) logged a team-best nine kills to go with four blocks.
• Sophomore Cecilia Miller (Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial) finished with eight kills and seven digs.
• Molina tallied 15 digs.
• Sophomore Abby Houpt (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) logged 22 assists to pair with five digs.
• The Pioneers recorded 19 total blocks.

 
UP NEXT:

• The Pioneers will face off against Stockton at the Sports and Recreation Center Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m.

 
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