Webber International University Athletics

BABSON PARK, Fla. – The Webber International University women's volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over Ave Maria University on Saturday afternoon, winning by set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 27-25 and 25-21 at the Tom Golisano Field House.

Webber opened the match with a 25-20 victory in the first set before Ave Maria answered with a 25-23 win in the second. The Warriors regained control in a tightly contested third set, edging the Gyrenes 27-25 before closing out the match with a 25-21 fourth-set victory.

Cristina Marrero paced the Warriors offensively with 11 kills while adding 14 digs and four blocks. Yaleesmar Rivera Rosa followed with 10 kills, nine digs and 11.5 points, while Hailey Mull contributed eight kills and five blocks.

At the net, Brianna Adams delivered a standout defensive performance with a team-high 10 blocks, including two solo blocks and eight block assists. Katelyn Bobo and Zoey Dallas helped direct the offense with 16 and 15 assists, respectively.

Defensively, Samantha Gomez led all Warriors with 16 digs, while Marrero added 14 and Dallas contributed nine. As a team, Webber recorded 15 total blocks compared to six for Ave Maria and finished with 69 digs.

The Warriors also held an advantage in team hitting efficiency, posting a .145 attack percentage compared to Ave Maria's .106. Webber recorded 41 kills, six service aces and 15 blocks in the victory.

Up Next: Webber International returns home Friday, October 9, to host St. Thomas University (Fla.) at 4:00 p.m. at Jessica Costanzo Court inside the Sabbagh Athletic Center.