GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – The Monroe University – Bronx women's volleyball team battled Nassau Community College on Thursday evening but fell to the Lions, 3-0. It marked Monroe's first regional loss of the season and ended its four-match winning streak. Nassau earned the victory by scores of 25-21, 25-21, and 25-19, dropping the Express to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in Region 15 play. The contest took place at Nassau Field House Gym.
Sarai Hernandez led Monroe offensively with eight kills, while Yamelyn Bonilla and Robyn Eddy each added seven.
The Express kept the opening set competitive throughout, trailing 20-18 before Nassau closed out the frame, 25-21.
Nassau carried its momentum into the second set, taking a 25-21 victory despite seven kills from Monroe during the stanza.
The Express battled in the third set, but the Lions pulled away late to secure a 25-19 victory and complete the sweep.
Darilenia Paulino recorded 20 assists to lead the Monroe offense, while Bonilla and Jopnerys Espinal Chalas each contributed nine digs.
Eddy led the Express at the net with three blocks, while Nicole Garrett added two and Hernandez recorded one.
As a team, Monroe finished with 24 kills, five service aces, 22 assists, 39 digs, and four blocks.
For Nassau (7-2, 6-1 Region 15), Natalie Maser led all players with 20 kills, while Beatriz Sanchez recorded 27 assists.
Monroe returns to action Saturday, September 26th against Suffolk County Community College. The regional match will be held at Grant Campus Gymnasium, beginning at 12 p.m.
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