Result
Nassau Community College women's volleyball earned a pair of straight-set victories on Saturday, October 24, defeating Queensborough Community College and Suffolk County Community College at home. The Lions opened the afternoon with a dominant 25-11, 25-8, 25-21 victory over Queensborough before battling past Suffolk, 28-26, 25-23, 25-15, to complete the sweep. Nassau finishes the regular season with a 16-3 overall record, and 15-2 in Region XV.
Natalie Maser led Nassau's offensive effort with a combined 24 kills across the two matches, while Rhianna Miller contributed 15 kills and 17 service aces. The Lions recorded 39 service aces and 66 kills over six sets.
How It Happened
Match 1: Nassau 3, Queensborough 0
Nassau opened the afternoon with a commanding performance against Queensborough, taking the first two sets by scores of 25-11 and 25-8. The Lions established control behind an efficient offensive attack and aggressive serving, recording 19 service aces throughout the match.
Maser led the offense with 13 kills on 22 attempts, committing just two errors for a .500 hitting percentage. Miller added eight kills without an attacking error, finishing with a team-high .615 hitting percentage and seven service aces.
Nassau's serving proved particularly effective, with Takyia Wilder contributing six aces and Marlei Johnson adding four. The Lions held Queensborough to just two kills and a negative hitting percentage in the second set.
Queensborough showed more resistance in the third set, recording six kills and improving its hitting percentage to .240. However, Nassau responded with its strongest offensive set of the match, recording 18 kills and hitting .293 to close out the 25-21 victory.
Angelina Melendez contributed five kills and two service aces, while Johnson added seven kills and four aces. Mia Randazzo directed the offense with 24 assists, and Wilder anchored the defense with 17 digs.
Nassau finished the match with 37 kills and a .298 hitting percentage, holding Queensborough to 14 kills and a .078 hitting percentage.
Match 2: Nassau 3, Suffolk 0
The Lions faced a tougher challenge in their second match of the afternoon, battling Suffolk through two closely contested opening sets before pulling away in the third.
The opening set featured a competitive offensive battle, with Nassau recording 10 kills while Suffolk answered with 10 of its own. The Lions held their composure in the closing points to secure a narrow 28-26 victory and take an early advantage.
Nassau continued its strong play in the second set, matching Suffolk's .208 hitting percentage while recording 10 kills. The Lions capitalized on key opportunities to edge the Sharks, 25-23, and take a 2-0 match lead.
With an opportunity to complete the sweep, Nassau delivered its most efficient offensive performance of the match in the third set. The Lions recorded nine kills with just three errors on 17 attempts, finishing with a .353 hitting percentage.
Nassau's defense also stepped up, limiting Suffolk to just two kills and a negative hitting percentage in the final set. The Lions closed out the match with a decisive 25-15 victory to secure their second straight-set win of the afternoon.
Maser once again led Nassau's offense with 11 kills, while Miller added seven kills, 10 service aces, and 15 digs. Johnson contributed five kills and a solo block, while Chantal Avril finished with three kills on three attempts and two solo blocks.
Beatriz Sanchez directed the offense with 14 assists and 12 digs, while Randazzo added 10 assists. Wilder led the defensive effort with 16 digs, and Melendez contributed three kills and three service aces.
The Lions finished with 29 kills, 18 service aces, and 57 digs, holding Suffolk to a .065 hitting percentage.
Notes & Standout Performer
Match 1 – Nassau vs. Queensborough
- Final Score: Nassau 3, Queensborough 0
- Set Scores: 25-11, 25-8, 25-21
- Total Kills: Nassau 37, Queensborough 14
- Hitting Percentage: Nassau .298, Queensborough .078
- Service Aces: Nassau 21, Queensborough 4
- Natalie Maser: 13 kills, .500 hitting percentage
- Rhianna Miller: 8 kills, 7 service aces, 8 digs
- Marlei Johnson: 7 kills, 4 service aces
- Angelina Melendez: 5 kills, 2 service aces
- Mia Randazzo: 24 assists
- Takyia Wilder: 17 digs, 6 service aces
Match 2 – Nassau vs. Suffolk
- Final Score: Nassau 3, Suffolk 0
- Set Scores: 28-26, 25-23, 25-15
- Total Kills: Nassau 29, Suffolk 20
- Hitting Percentage: Nassau .156, Suffolk .065
- Service Aces: Nassau 18, Suffolk 9
- Natalie Maser: 11 kills, 5 digs
- Rhianna Miller: 7 kills, 10 service aces, 15 digs
- Marlei Johnson: 5 kills, 1 solo block
- Chantal Avril: 3 kills, 2 solo blocks
- Beatriz Sanchez: 14 assists, 12 digs
- Mia Randazzo: 10 assists
- Takyia Wilder: 16 digs, 2 service aces
- Angelina Melendez: 3 kills, 3 service aces
Up Next
Nassau women's volleyball finishes the regular season as the #3 seed in Region XV conference tournament. The Lions will face the #6 seed Dutchess Community College in the quarterfinal match on Thursday, October 29th at 7 PM at Nassau Community College.
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