WORCESTER, Mass.–The Assumption University women's volleyball team captured their first win of 2025, beating Dominican University of New York in four sets.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 3, Dominican University 1
Records: Greyhounds (1-5, 0-0 NE10) | Chargers (0-4, 0-0 CAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Blue and White dominated in the first and second sets. Assumption took the first 25-14 and improved to a 25-10 second set. Lilyanna Petrocelli and
Kaitlyn Montgomery were standouts in the front row for the Hounds. The duo combined for five blocks and a dozen points in the first two sets.
In the third set, the Chargers rallied behind a strong all-around performance from Trinity Parkin. Parkin was finding ways to score from every spot on the court to lift Dominican to their only set win. Assumption trailed by seven points in the set and brought themselves back to a late lead, but couldn't end the match there.
In the fourth and final set, the Greyhounds put their foot down. Playing with a fierceness to get that first elusive win of the season, Assumption cleaned up the final set with three aces, four blocks, and minimized their errors.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Petrocelli contributed a match-high 13.5 points, while Montgomery landed 12 points.
- Petrocelli and Tatiana Calderin each recorded two aces.
- Marissa Krawczyk put together a strong outing with 25 assists, an ace, and eight digs.
- Assumption leads the all-time series against Dominican 4-2
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. Slippery Rock University (hosted at D'Youville, Buffalo, NY) on Friday, September 19, 1:00 pm.
- Dominican at Saint Michael's College, Friday, September 12, 7:00 pm.
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