BRADENTON, Fla. - New College of Florida Volleyball earned a 3-0 victory over Florida Memorial University on Saturday afternoon at Bradenton Christian School.
The Mighty Banyans controlled the match behind an efficient offensive performance and a dominant defensive effort. NCF secured the sweep 25-18, 25-14, 25-18.
NCF improved to 10-2 overall and 2-1 in Sun Conference play with the victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The opening set featured eight ties and five lead changes before NCF pulled away for a 25-18 victory. The Mighty Banyans recorded 14 kills in the frame to take an early lead.
NCF took complete control in the second set, hitting .333 with 13 kills and only four attacking errors. The Mighty Banyans held Florida Memorial to a -.208 hitting percentage during a commanding 25-14 victory.
The Lions challenged NCF early in the third set, which included six ties and three lead changes. The Mighty Banyans finished the sweep with 12 kills while holding Florida Memorial to seven, closing out the match with another 25-18 victory.
Soraya Nacero led NCF with 13 kills while hitting .385. She added five service aces, eight digs and two solo blocks to finish with a match-high 20 points.
Wiktoria Telecka recorded nine kills on a .304 hitting percentage, while Madison Goin added eight kills and hit a team-high .438. Jessica McKee contributed six kills while hitting .308.
Addison Phillippe distributed a team-high 18 assists in two sets, while Valentina Bozzato collected 13 assists. Khalia Horta led the Mighty Banyans with 10 digs.
THE TURNING POINT
After navigating eight ties and five lead changes in the opening set, NCF seized control with a dominant second frame.
The Mighty Banyans hit .333 while forcing Florida Memorial into nine attacking errors and a -.208 hitting percentage. NCF's 25-14 victory gave the Mighty Banyans complete command of the match heading into the final set.
BY THE NUMBERS
10
Wins recorded by the Mighty Banyans through their first 12 matches.
.255
NCF's hitting percentage for the match.
-.077
Florida Memorial's hitting percentage against the Mighty Banyans.
13
Match-high kills recorded by Nacero.
7
Service aces collected by NCF.
MATCH STAT LEADERS
Kills: Soraya Nacero - 13
Assists: Addison Phillippe - 18
Digs: Khalia Horta - 10
Service Aces: Soraya Nacero - 5
Total Blocks: Soraya Nacero - 2.0
Total Points: Soraya Nacero - 20.0
UP NEXT: NCF returns to action Saturday, Sept. 19, when the Mighty Banyans travel to face No. 21 St. Thomas University at 4 p.m. in Miami Gardens.
