PURCHASE, NY - Taking on their final road contest of the season, the Yeshiva Women's Volleyball Team fell to Purchase College, losing to the Panthers by a score of 3-0 on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Across the board, the Maccabees were helmed by
Shany Elmaleh, with the junior leading the team in every statistical category. Over three sets she posted a statline of six kills, two aces, four assists and 11 digs.
With the loss, the Macs are now 2-12, 0-9 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, the Macs struggled in the first set. Yeshiva were held to just six kills, dropping the period by a score of 25-11.
- The Maccabees were able to be more competitive in set number two, leveling the score early on at 7-all thanks to kills from Candace Villavicencio and Ashley Botnick. However, from there the YU offense was unable to keep up with the Purchase attack, falling, 25-15.
- Mirroring the first set, Yeshiva fell behind early in set three, trailing 12-6 through the first 18 serves. Back-to-back Elmaleh service aces and a kill from Talia Finn allowed the Macs to crack a double digit point total in the period, but were not enough to overcome an inexorable Panther squad, ultimately losing the set, 25-14.
MAC LEADERS
Kills: Elmaleh (6), Finn (2), Villavicencio (2), Harpaz (2)
Assists: Elmaleh (4), Botnick (2), Berkovitch (2)
Aces: Elmaleh (2), Finn (2), Berkovitch (1), Villavicencio (1)
Digs: Elmaleh (11), Berkovitch (8), Finn (7), Villavicencio (7)
UP NEXT
Hosting their first home game since Sept. 22, the Macs are set to welcome the United States Merchant Marine Academy to the Arc Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 8:00 PM for senior night.
