New York, NY. - The Marymount University Women's volleyball team traveled north for a battle against New York University Friday night, dropping a 3-0 (25-7, 25-19, 25-13) decision.

NOTABLE

• Natalie Bialecki led the team both with digs and assists. She totaled 10 digs and 11 assists for the match.
• Kaitlyn Doyle carried the team offensively, racking in 8 hits for the Saints as well as adding 8 points. 
• Maya Harris had the 2nd highest hitting percentage and point total for tonights match with .308 and 7.5, respectively. 
• Alexis Frankin provided the team with the only service ace of the night.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Saints had a slow start in the first set, struggling to make it past 7 points against the Violets, ending the frame with a 25-7 deficit. 
• Tightening the score in the second frame, Marymount came back from a 9 point deficit to bring the score to 21-18 with 4 kills from Kaitlyn Doyle. After fighting hard, the Saints fells short 25-19.
• Despite a strong second set for the Saints, the Violets came out on top in the third frame, lengthening the distance as the set progressed. NYU solidified the match win 25-13 with a double block. 

UP NEXT

• Tomorrow, the Saints will stay in New York to face Emerson College at 10 AM and Virginia Wesleyan University at 3 PM. 
• On Wednesday, Marymount will host their second game of the season against John Hopkins University at 7 PM.
• Next weekend, they will participate in the Worthington Classic at Gallaudet University where they will go up against 4 teams throughout Friday and Saturday.