BRADENTON, Fla. - New College of Florida Volleyball returned to the win column with a 3-0 victory over Warner University on Wednesday night at Bradenton Christian School.
The Mighty Banyans swept the Royals 25-20, 25-16, 25-19 to remain undefeated at home this season.
NCF improved to 11-3 overall and 3-2 in Sun Conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The opening set featured 12 ties and eight lead changes as the teams battled through the most competitive frame of the night. NCF recorded 13 kills before pulling away for a 25-20 victory.
The Mighty Banyans took control in the second set, recording 14 kills while hitting .308. NCF limited Warner to four kills and rolled to a 25-16 victory to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
Warner remained within striking distance early in the third set, which featured five ties and one lead change. NCF committed only three attacking errors and held the Royals to a -.160 hitting percentage before completing the sweep with a 25-19 victory.
Wiktoria Telecka and Soraya Nacero shared the team lead with nine kills. Telecka added three service aces and three solo blocks to finish with a match-high 15 points.
Nacero recorded 13 digs and three service aces to complete an all-around performance. Jessica McKee added eight kills on 10 attacks, hitting .700 with a solo block.
Madison Goin finished with seven kills, eight digs and two service aces while hitting .300. Katelyn Pulver added three kills on four attacks for a team-high .750 hitting percentage.
Addison Phillippe distributed a match-high 28 assists and collected four digs.
THE TURNING POINT
After navigating 12 ties and eight lead changes in the opening set, NCF seized control of the match in the second.
The Mighty Banyans hit .308 and held Warner to four kills during a decisive 25-16 victory. NCF carried that momentum into the final frame, forcing 10 attacking errors to complete the sweep.
BY THE NUMBERS
11
Wins recorded by the Mighty Banyans through their first 14 matches.
.253
NCF's hitting percentage for the match.
10
Service aces recorded by the Mighty Banyans.
5
Solo blocks collected by NCF.
.014
Warner's hitting percentage against the Mighty Banyans.
MATCH STAT LEADERS
Kills: Wiktoria Telecka and Soraya Nacero - 9
Assists: Addison Phillippe - 28
Digs: Soraya Nacero - 13
Service Aces: Wiktoria Telecka and Soraya Nacero - 3
Total Blocks: Wiktoria Telecka - 3.0
Total Points: Wiktoria Telecka - 15.0
UP NEXT: NCF returns to action Wednesday, Sept. 30, when the Mighty Banyans travel to face Webber International University at 7 p.m.
