MAHWAH, N.J. – The Delaware Valley University women's volleyball team battled throughout the match, highlighted by a strong second-set effort and a team-high offensive performance from
Madison Alexander, but ultimately fell to Ramapo College in straight sets (25-15, 28-26, 25-13) on Saturday.
Ramapo opened the set with an early lead, but DelVal responded with a kill from
Layla-Deanna Rabanal to stay within reach. Ramapo used a strong serving run to build a 12-3 advantage before the Aggies began to chip away at the deficit behind kills from
Camilla Garcia and Alexander.
Zoe Bera added a service ace and a kill alongside
Charlotte Kampf as DelVal pulled within six at 20-14, but Ramapo closed the set, 25-15.
DelVal kept the second set close, trading points with Ramapo throughout the opening stretch.
Monique Smith contributed two kills along with a service ace from Alexander to take a 14-12 lead. DelVal then pulled ahead behind a strong serving run from
Adriana Heinrichs, who recorded a service ace to help the Aggies take a 19-14 lead. Madison's two consecutive kills helped keep the Aggies on top, but the Roadrunners evened the score at 22-22. The teams traded points into extra play before Ramapo secured the set, 28-26.
DelVal stayed within reach early in the final set, with kills from Alexander and
Zoe Bera helping the Aggies keep pace. Ramapo created separation with a strong run to extend its lead to 17-8. DelVal continued to find offense through Alexander
Monique Smith, while Heinrichs added a service ace, but Ramapo maintained control to close out the set, 25-13.
The Aggies are back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in conference play against DeSales at 7 p.m.
