POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist volleyball took on Sacred Heart Saturday evening, with the Red Foxes defeating the Pioneers in four sets (26-24, 25-18, 21-25, 25-20). Marist advances to 10-12 overall and 5-4 in conference play.
Sacred Heart jumped out to an early lead in the first set, but the Red Foxes stormed back to win, 26-24.
Mallory Reck led with seven kills in the frame, while
Caelyn Dumas served up 14 assists.
The Red Foxes jumped out front in the second set and never looked back, taking a 2-0 lead in the match. Reck tallied another seven kills, while Dumas added 10 assists for Marist. Cecilia Potter-Pessoa recorded three digs in the frame.
Sacred Heart fought back in the third set to force set four.
Sarah Bumstead had four kills, and Reck recorded six digs. Set four was back-and-forth until the Red Foxes took the lead for good and won the set and match. Potter-Pessoa had another seven digs in the frame, with Reck adding four kills.
Top Performances:
- Caelyn Dumas racked up 39 assists, 12 digs, and three service aces.
- Mallory Reck had 19 kills and 13 digs.
- Cecilia Potter-Pessoa led the defense with 18 digs.
- Molly Malone defended the net with six blocks.
The Red Foxes remain at home to face Canisius on Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. ET.
