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September 2, 2008

Mercy Volleyball Takes Home Opener Against Post, 3-0

NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Result
September 2, 2008

Mercy Volleyball Takes Home Opener Against Post, 3-0

Trevene Smith

DOBBS FERRY, NY - The Mercy College volleyball team defeated Post University in its home opener on Tuesday by a score of 3-0.

The Mavericks (2-2) won all three sets by a score of 25-22, 25-20 and 25-22. Junior outside hitter Diana Bruzzone (Guayaquil, Ecuador) recorded 10 kills and 23 digs. Sophomore middle hitter Shedeiky Hamilton (Yallahs, Jamaica) contributed with 12 kills on 24 attempts and senior setter Trevene Smith (Montego Bay, Jamaica) notched 35 assists.

Mercy went up 10-3 in the first set, but Post roared back to cut the deficit to one. However, the Blue & White never relinquished the lead and won the set 25-22. The Mavericks kept the pressure on in the final sets and had a .267 attack percentage.

Freshman defensive specialist Rosie Fernandez led Post with 15 digs.

The Mavericks will be back in action on Thursday at Southern Connecticut State. Mercy will return home on Saturday against Bloomfield at 1:00 p.m.