WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Webber International University women's volleyball team rallied to defeat Keiser University in five sets on Saturday, October 17, earning a 3-2 victory with set scores of 11-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-23 and 15-11.
The Warriors improved to 12-12 overall and 4-6 in Sun Conference play following the road victory.
Webber responded after dropping the opening set, taking the second set 25-21 to even the match. After Keiser regained the advantage in the third set, the Warriors answered with a 25-23 win in the fourth to force a decisive fifth set. Webber then closed out the match with a 15-11 victory to secure the comeback win.
Yaleesmar Rivera Rosa led the Warriors offensively with 14 kills, while Cristina Marrero added 11 kills and a team-high two service aces. Lucianna Marinella contributed nine kills and 17 assists, providing a versatile presence throughout the match.
At the net, Cassandra Kendall led Webber with five total blocks, while Brianna Adams and Marinella each recorded four. Katelyn Bobo paced the offense with 27 assists, helping the Warriors finish with 53 kills and 50 assists.
Defensively, Samantha Gomez led the Warriors with 16 digs, followed by Marinella with 12 and Marrero with 10. Webber also recorded 10 total blocks in the match.
The victory marked a strong road performance for the Warriors, who overcame an early deficit and responded in the final two sets to come away with the five-set win.
Up Next: Webber International returns to the court on Wednesday, October 21, when the Warriors travel to Saint Leo, Florida, to take on Saint Leo University. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
