WAYNE, N.J. – The No. 12 Ithaca College women's volleyball team capped off a 3-0 weekend with wins over William Paterson University and Manhattanville University on Saturday afternoon. The Bombers won nine consecutive sets over the weekend and extended their winning streak to nine matches.
Ithaca 3, William Paterson 0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-20)
Ithaca opened the match with a competitive first set as both teams battled for early momentum. The Bombers remained composed in the closing points, edging William Paterson, 25-23, to take a 1-0 lead. The narrow victory set the tone for the remainder of the match as Ithaca looked to build on its strong start.
The Bombers carried that momentum into the second set, finding their rhythm and creating separation on the way to a 25-19 victory. Ithaca continued to execute offensively while maintaining pressure on the Pioneers, moving within one set of completing the sweep.
With the opportunity to close out the match, the Bombers maintained control in the third set. William Paterson continued to compete, but Ithaca stayed focused through the final points, securing a 25-20 win to complete the straight-set sweep and earn its first victory of the second day of the invitational.
Naomi Clauhs led the Bombers offensively with 14 kills, while
Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu contributed 11 kills to help power the Ithaca attack.
Wesley Slavin directed the offense with a team-high 27 assists, distributing the ball to keep the Bombers' hitters involved throughout the match. Defensively,
Jamie Low led Ithaca with an impressive 23 digs, while
Elena Chappell anchored the front row with a team-high four blocks.
Ithaca 3, Manhattanville 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-9)
The Bombers secured their third consecutive sweep of the tournament, defeating the Valiants in three sets to finish the weekend 3-0 and extend their winning streak to nine matches.
Ithaca established control early in the opening set, using a strong offensive performance to build momentum and take a 25-17 victory.
The Bombers carried that momentum into the second set, continuing to find success at the net while maintaining pressure on Manhattanville. Ithaca secured a 25-19 win to move within one set of completing another sweep.
With the match on the line in the third set, the Bombers delivered their most dominant performance of the afternoon. Ithaca pulled away from the Valiants, limiting Manhattanville's opportunities and controlling the pace of play on both sides of the net. The Bombers closed out the set with a commanding 25-9 victory to complete the sweep and finish the invitational undefeated.
Brianna Owen led the Bombers offensively with 12 kills, while
Addison Leadbetter followed closely with 10 kills. Leadbetter and
Karina Garcia each contributed three service aces, helping Ithaca maintain pressure from the service line.
Amaya Parnell led the team with 16 assists, while
Wesley Slavin added 15 assists to help facilitate the Bombers' balanced offensive attack. Defensively,
Jamie Low paced Ithaca with 15 digs.
The Bombers' strong showing in New Jersey featured three consecutive sweeps as Ithaca continued to demonstrate its strength on both sides of the ball. The team now turns its attention back to Liberty League competition after a successful weekend that extended its winning streak to nine matches.
Ithaca returns to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, traveling to Geneva, New York, to face William Smith College, which is receiving votes in the latest national rankings, in a key Liberty League matchup.
