SARASOTA, Fla. - New College of Florida Volleyball celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 3-0 victory over Webber International on Wednesday at the NCF Fieldhouse.
The Mighty Banyans controlled the match from start to finish, earning the victory 25-13, 25-18, 25-16.
NCF improved to 17-7 overall and 8-5 in Sun Conference play, while Webber moved to 15-16 and 4-8.
Before the match, NCF honored seniors Soraya Nacero, Wiktoria Telecka, Valentina Bozzato, Addison Phillippe, Madison Goin, Khalia Horta and Cecilia Soragna.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NCF opened the match with 16 kills and a .293 hitting percentage. The Mighty Banyans held Webber to five kills and a -.028 hitting percentage, pulling away for a 25-13 victory.
The second set featured seven ties and three lead changes. NCF broke open the competitive frame behind 13 kills and claimed a 25-18 victory to take a commanding lead.
The Mighty Banyans completed the sweep with another strong defensive performance in the third set. NCF limited Webber to six kills and a .000 hitting percentage while recording 12 kills in a 25-16 victory.
Telecka led NCF with 12 kills while hitting .321. She added two service aces and a solo block to finish with a match-high 15 points.
Katelyn Pulver registered nine kills with only one attacking error, finishing with a .500 hitting percentage and two total blocks. Freshman Stephanie Harrison added five kills on seven attempts to hit a match-best .714.
Phillippe distributed 24 assists and recorded three service aces. Bozzato added 10 assists.
Nacero led the Mighty Banyans with 18 digs, while Horta collected 17 digs and a match-high four service aces. Danica Bowden added seven digs and two aces.
THE TURNING POINT
Webber remained within striking distance during a second set that featured seven ties and three lead changes.
NCF pulled away late to secure a 25-18 victory before carrying the momentum into the third set. The Mighty Banyans held the Warriors to a .000 hitting percentage in the final frame to complete the sweep.
BY THE NUMBERS
.020
Webber's hitting percentage for the match.
13
Service aces recorded by the Mighty Banyans.
62
NCF's team dig total.
6.0
Team blocks recorded by NCF.
17
Victories earned by the Mighty Banyans this season.
MATCH STAT LEADERS
Kills: Wiktoria Telecka - 12
Assists: Addison Phillippe - 24
Digs: Soraya Nacero - 18
Service Aces: Khalia Horta - 4
Total Blocks: Soraya Nacero, Katelyn Pulver and Cecilia Soragna - 2.0
Total Points: Wiktoria Telecka - 15.0
UP NEXT: NCF concludes the regular season Saturday with a Sun Conference matchup at Keiser University beginning at 5 p.m.
