SARASOTA, Fla. — The Webber International University women's volleyball team faced New College of Florida on Wednesday evening, falling 3-0 at the NCF Fieldhouse. The Warriors dropped the match by set scores of 25-13, 25-18 and 25-16.
Webber finished the match with 19 kills, 19 assists and 51 digs while recording six total blocks. The Warriors continued to compete defensively throughout the three sets, highlighted by a strong effort at the net and contributions from multiple players across the lineup.
Lucianna Marinella, Yaleesmar Rivera Rosa and Ninette Romero Lopez led the Warriors offensively with five kills apiece. Marinella added five assists and two block assists, finishing with six total points. Rivera Rosa also contributed nine digs and two block assists, while Romero Lopez recorded five kills on 14 attacks and added an assist and a block assist.
Katelyn Bobo paced the Webber offense with nine assists and recorded the team's lone service ace. Alejandra Aponte led the defensive effort with 11 digs, while Kara Doan added eight digs. Brianna Adams contributed three kills, three block assists and seven digs, providing a presence on both sides of the net.
At the net, Cassandra Kendall led Webber with four block assists, while Adams added three. Marinella and Rivera Rosa each recorded two block assists as the Warriors finished with 12 block assists as a team.
Webber opened the match with five kills in the first set before increasing its offensive production to eight kills in the second. The Warriors continued to battle in the final frame, recording six kills and six errors. Despite the effort, Webber was unable to overcome the deficit and New College secured the three-set result.
The Warriors now hold a 15-16 overall record and a 4-8 mark in Sun Conference play.
Up Next: Webber returns home on Saturday, Nov. 7, to host Ave Maria University in a Sun Conference matchup at the Sabbagh Athletic Center in Babson Park, Fla. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m.
