Cleveland, TN - Manhattan volleyball's
Julia Menocal (Bronx, NY / Preston) paced the Jaspers with 2.62 kills per set over two matches Saturday, September 14, as Manhattan fell to both Chattanooga and Tennessee Tech on the final day of the Chattanooga Classic.
Chattanooga (4-5) took the first match in five, winning 22-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-12. Tennessee Tech (2-7) swept the second match, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22.
Highlights:
- Menocal compiled 21 kills over eight sets, including a team-high 11 against Tennessee Tech and another team-high of 10 against Chattanooga.
- Erin Hoener (St. Louis, MO / Incarnate Word) tallied four blocks against Chattanooga, adding nine kills.
- Abby Wilde (Parkesburg, PA / Octorora) snagged a double-double against Chattanooga, with 42 assists and 13 digs. Libero Nasally Eleutiza (Orlando, FL / Monroe) and defensive specialist Katelynn Riner (Kennesaw, GA / Georgia Southern) each added 10 digs in the match.
- Wilde earned 33 assists against Tennessee Tech, averaging 11 assists per set.
- Freshman Lizzi Brown (Orlando, FL / Bishop Moore) combined for six service aces over the two matches, including four against Chattanooga.
Notes:
- Returning from injury, MAAC All-Rookie Team selection Vivian Donovan (Newport Beach, CA / Newport Harbor) played in three sets across the two matches Saturday, getting two kills per set and adding two blocks on the day.
- Manhattan led the blocking column in both matches, holding an 8-5 advantage over Chattanooga and out-blocking Tennessee Tech 5-1.
Up Next:
Manhattan will play its first home match of the 2019 season against Fordham in the 2019 Battle of the Bronx on September 18. The first serve will be sent at 7:00 p.m. in Draddy.
