The Medgar Evers College women's volleyball team suffered a three-set defeat to the FDU-Florham Devils on Thursday evening at the Ferguson Recreation Center, falling in non-conference action.
The Cougars dropped the opening set, 5-25, before FDU-Florham claimed the second set, 4-25, and completed the sweep with a 5-25Â victory in the third. The Devils improved to 10-11Â overall, while Medgar Evers fell to 0-14Â on the season.
Medgar Evers finished with four kills on 37 attack attempts, recording a -.297 hitting percentage. The Cougars also tallied two service aces and two digs. However, the team was hampered by 15 attack errors and 29 receiving errors, limiting its opportunities to generate momentum against the Devils.
Bryanna Merger led the Cougars with two kills, while Maritza Argueta and Kristin Murray each contributed one. Sarah Vallon recorded two service aces to lead Medgar Evers in that category.
FDU-Florham delivered a strong offensive performance, totaling 19 kills on 36 attempts with just three attack errors for a .444 hitting percentage. The Devils also recorded 29 service aces and 15 digs. Sami Schneider led the way with 13 points, all coming on service aces, while Arianna Wood added four kills and eight service aces. Tori Carrico paced the Devils with 10 assists.
The Cougars will look to regroup when they return to action Tuesday evening, traveling to the York College Gymnasium to face the York College Cardinals in a City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) matchup. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
