SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Adelphi University women's volleyball team faced a tough test against American International College on Tuesday evening, falling to the Yellow Jackets in three sets, 25-23, 25-12 and 25-23, at Henry A. Butova Gymnasium.
The Panthers were competitive throughout the opening and closing sets, pushing AIC to the final points in both frames.
Series History:
- The Panthers are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings with AIC, and stand at 14-15 all time dating back to the 2003 season.
- Adelphi lost to the Yellow Jackets has now lost twice to the Yellow Jackets this season.
Highlights:
How It Happened:
- Adelphi came out swinging in the opening set, recording 14 kills and hitting .414. The Panthers traded points with the Yellow Jackets early, with Chaapel, Meyer and Bigelow providing offense. AIC created separation midway through the frame and held a 21-16 advantage, but Adelphi continued to battle. Meyer recorded back-to-back kills before Chaapel delivered consecutive service aces to bring the Panthers even at 23-23. AIC answered with the final two points, however, taking the opening set, 25-23.
- The Yellow Jackets built momentum in the second set, using an early run to establish an 8-3 lead. Adelphi looked to respond with kills from Meyer and Maya Meyers, but AIC continued to apply pressure at the service line and around the net. The Panthers added seven kills in the frame, but the Yellow Jackets limited their attack opportunities and closed out the set, 25-12.
- The third set featured another closely contested battle, with the teams trading points through the opening stretch. Casey and Bigelow helped Adelphi stay within reach, while Meyer continued to provide offense with six kills in the frame. The Panthers worked their way back into the set late, tying the score at 21-21 and again at 23-23. AIC managed to find the final two points once more, securing the 25-23 set victory and the match.
Up Next
- The Panthers host the regular season finale on Saturday, Nov. 7 when they welcome Assumption to Garden City. Prior to opening serve (1:00 p.m.), the team and department will celebrate the members of its graduating class - Madeleine Chaapel, Ana Carolina Westerich and Katie Brokes.
