William Paterson University Athletics

FARMINGDALE, N.Y – The William Paterson volleyball team (18-10) extended its win streak to five matches with a 3-0 sweep at Farmingdale State (13-3) Oct. 29.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Knotted at 19-19 late in the first set, the Pioneers used four kills and a pair of Ram hitting errors to put together a 6-3 run for an opening 25-22 victory.
• WP raced out to a 14-7 lead, hitting .345 during the second set on its way to a 25-11 win.
• The Rams scored five of the first seven points of the third set, but nine straight Pioneer points helped turn a 10-10 tie into a 25-14 triumph.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Sophomore outside hitter Riley Elliott (El Dorado Hills, Calif./Oak Ridge) put down a match-high 13 kills.
• Junior libero/defensive specialist Bella Demers (Maumee, Ohio/Maumee) collected 19 digs and seven assists, while senior outside hitter Cecilia Miller (Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial) had 17 digs and six kills.
• Freshman setter Sara Rogers (Dacula, Ga./Mill Creek) posted 15 assists and six digs, and senior setter Abby Houpt (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) finished with 12 assists and eight digs.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will finish conference play Tuesday, Nov. 2, at home against Kean at 7:00 p.m.

 
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