Mount Volleyball Upends Old Westbury, 3-0

OLD WESTBURY – The Mount Saint Mary College women’s volleyball team earned a straight-set Skyline Conference victory over SUNY Old Westbury on Saturday afternoon, taking the match by scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-17 at the Clark Athletic Center.

Mount Saint Mary faced an early challenge in the opening set, with Old Westbury keeping the score close throughout. The Knights held their composure late in the frame, pulling away for a 25-23 win to take the early match advantage.

The second set followed a similar pattern, as the teams traded points before Mount Saint Mary created separation down the stretch. The Knights closed out the frame, 25-21, to move within one set of the victory.

Mount Saint Mary carried its momentum into the third set, controlling the action to secure a 25-17 win and complete the sweep. The victory improved the Knights to 13-8 overall and 6-4 in Skyline Conference play.

Julianna Simone led the Knights with 11 kills and three service aces, while Kaitlin Dillon added 10 kills and three total blocks. Sofia Fredericks finished with 23 assists, and Allie Kenney contributed a team-high 22 reception attempts.