DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – After seeing a 3-1 victory yesterday, the D'Youville University Women's Volleyball team lost 3-o to Mercy University to close out the weekend.  

D'Youville University 0 at Mercy University 3 – (14-25, 21-25, 21-25)
Set One
The Mavericks took control early in the third set jumping up 13-6. Kills from Cameron Ulinski (Parkland, FL / Marjory Stoneman Douglas) and Alex Darby (Huntington, WV / Spring Valley) and a Maverick error brought the Saints within four at 13-9. After a 6-1 run, the Mavericks extended their lead to 19-10. A kill and an ace from Alex Darby along with a kill from Kendal Haberer (Derby, N.Y. / Lake Shore) kept the Saints alive, but the Mavericks would go on to take set one 25-14.

Set Two
Mercy again got out to a 10-7 lead to start the second set, but a kill from Ulinski and a service ace from Samantha Killane (Vero Beach, FL / Lincoln Park Academy) helped tie the game at 10. After back-to-back kills from Ulinski and Darby, the Saints took the 14-12 lead. D'Youville continued to extend their lead until another kill from Darby out the Saints ahead 21-19. The Mavericks offense fought back scoring six in-a-row to take set two 25-21.

Set Three
The D'Youville offense was not done fighting yet and quickly took a 6-2 lead in the third set. The Mavericks just as quickly tied the game at six following four kills in-a-row. The Saints held the close 14-13 until kills from Darby, Mitha Hatwar (Columbus, OH / Olentangy Liberty), and Madeline O'Brien (East Amherst, N.Y. / Clarence) extended the DYU lead to 18-13. Again, the Mavericks offense worked to take back control scoring eight in-a-row to take the 21-18 lead. Ulinski recorded the final kill for the Saints before Mercy took set three 25-21 and the match 3-0.
 
Up Next
With weekend play concluded, the Saints clinched a spot in the ECC Conference championship tournament for the first time in program history. The Saints wrap up regular season play on the road on Friday, November 15, 2024 against Roberts Wesleyan at 7:00 PM.