PATCHOGUE, NY - Still looking for their first win of the year, the Yeshiva Women's Volleyball Team fell to St. Joseph's University Long Island, losing to the Golden Eagles by a score of 3-0 on Sunday, Oct. 18th.
The Maccabees were helmed by the duo of
Elle Ohayon and
Eliana Rosenberg. Ohayon led the team with five kills, while Rosenberg locked down the net with six assists and 15 digs.
With the result the Macs are now 0-8, 0-6 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Yeshiva struggled in the first set. The Maccabees only managed three points, falling by a score of 25-3.
- The YU attack found its footing in set number two. Despite falling behind 14-4, YU rallied behind kills from Rosenberg and Ohayon, tying the period at 16-all. Unfortunately, this effort came up short, with SJLI pulling away late to claim the set, 25-20.
- The Maccabees surged out to an early lead in the third set, up 12-9 through 19 serves. Despite stiff competition from the Golden Eagles, this advantage grew out to 19-15, and lasted until the Macs were just two points away from their first set win of the season at 23-20. Unfortunately, SJLI scored the next five straight points, overtaking Yeshiva to claim the period, 25-23, and the match, 3-0.
MAC LEADERS
Kills: Ohayon (5), Rosenstock (3), Lieber (1), M Dennen (1), Rosenberg (1)
Assists: Rosenberg (6), Bodek (4)
Aces: Ohayon (1), Lieber (1)
Digs: Lieber (17), Rosenberg (15), Ohayon (9)
UP NEXT
Getting back into non conference play, the Maccabees will host Lehman College on Monday, Oct. 19th at 8:00 AM.
