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OLD WESTBURY, NY (www.OLDWESTBURYPANTHERS.com) - The SUNY College at Old Westbury women's volleyball team (5-15) rallied back from a first-set loss to defeat the York Cardinals (5-17) 3-1 on Senior Day Tuesday evening from the Clark Athletic Center.
In a pregame ceremony, Old Westbury honored its four seniors—
Kimberly Catania (2010-13),
Samantha Howley (2010-13),
Jocelyn Small (2012-13) and
Mudeline Derisma (2012-13)—but it was York that came out flying once the opening whistle blew.
After surrendering five of the first seven points, the Panthers battled back to tie the set at seven, but York put together a run of their own, taking 11 of the next 16 points, placing themselves firmly in the lead. The Cardinals eventually took the set 25-20, out-htting the Panthers .138 to .025.
But after Old Westbury's subpar first set, the Panthers never looked back. They took the second set 25-16, despite connecting on fewer attacks.
In the third set, York battled back from falling behind 7-2 by putting together a nine-point run to take the lead, 11-7. Old Westbury then won the next seven points before eventually outlasting the Cardinals and winning the set 25-22.
In the fourth set, the Panthers severely out-hit their opponents (.126-.062) en route to a 25-23 set and 3-1 match victory.
Top performers for the Panthers were seniors Catania and Small. Catania recorded 19 assists, and in turn joined the 1,000 assist club. The setter also added two aces, taking her career total to 201.
Small led all players with 14 kills and fired for a .206 attacking percentage.
Rayn Brown followed with 10 kills and nine assists.
Allie Giancola also recorded a match-high 19 digs and four aces.
MARITIME PRIVATEERS AND ST. JOSEPH'S-L.I. GOLDEN EAGLES UP NEXT FOR THE PANTHERS: Old Westbury returns to action on Saturday (Oct. 26) when they host the Maritime Privateers and the St. Joseph's-L.I. Golden Eagles for a Skyline Conference tri-match. The Panthers open play against Maritime at 10 a.m. and close out the afternoon against St. Joseph's-L.I. at 2 p.m. from the Clark Athletic Center.
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