The Medgar Evers College women's volleyball team opened both its CUNYAC schedule and home slate on Tuesday evening, falling to John Jay College in straight sets at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY.
The Bloodhounds controlled the match from the outset, taking the opening set by a 25-6 margin. John Jay continued its strong play in the second set, earning a 25-4 victory before closing out the match with a 25-5 decision in the third set.
Medgar Evers was led offensively by freshman Moutiatou Djibring, who recorded the Cougars' lone kill on the evening. The outside hitter also contributed a block and a dig in the contest, while Hannah Rizika added one kill for Medgar Evers as well.
John Jay received a balanced offensive performance, finishing the match with 22 kills and a .516 hitting percentage. Madison Mullan led the Bloodhounds with six kills on six attacks, while Hailey Waugaman also recorded six kills without committing an attack error.
The Bloodhounds also found plenty of success from the service line, using a strong serving performance to create separation throughout the match. John Jay recorded 36 service aces on the evening, with Kynzie MacInnes leading the way with 10. Waugaman and Audrey Atchley each contributed five aces, while Caroline Guerney added four.
Medgar Evers will look to regroup when it returns to the court Saturday morning, as the Cougars will travel to Patchogue, N.Y., to face the Golden Eagles of St. Joseph's University (Long Island). First serve is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
