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Volleyball Celebration at Iona
Beth Lochner
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Winner Canisius CAN 6-9; 3-0 MAAC
0
Manhattan MAN 2-12; 0-4 MAAC
Winner
Canisius CAN
6-9; 3-0 MAAC
3
Final
0
Manhattan MAN
2-12; 0-4 MAAC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Canisius CAN 25 26 25 (3)
Manhattan MAN 20 24 21 (0)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Volleyball Defeats Manhattan in Straight Sets Sunday

The Canisius volleyball team closed out its first conference weekend of the season with a sweep over Manhattan Sunday afternoon at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, N.Y. The Golden Griffins beat the Jaspers in straight sets (25-20, 26-24, 25-21), as the Griffs extended their five-match winning streak over Manhattan.
 
Canisius improves to 6-9 overall with the win and remains undefeated in MAAC play at 3-0. Manhattan moves to 2-12 on the season and 0-4 in conference action.
 
Leading the Griffs was sophomore Hannah Nelson, who paced the team with 15 kills, 13 digs and two aces to record a double-double for the third-straight contest. Senior Leah Simmons followed Nelson with 14 kills along with two blocks, while freshman Ella Loussia posted nine kills and two aces. Senior Cassidy Ceriani registered her fourth-straight double-double, controlling the Canisius offense with 37 assists and contributing defensively with 12 digs and two blocks. Freshman Bree Long notched 11 digs and two aces from the libero spot.
 
At the forefront for the Jaspers was Vivian Donovan with 10 kills, 10 digs and four aces. Julianne McKee facilitated the Manhattan attack with 26 assists, while Meagan Miller accounted for three solo blocks defensively. Nashally Eleutiza led the match with 16 digs and Katelynn Riner added 10 digs herself.
 
The opening set started with five lead changes, as the Griffs used a timeout down 14-10 to the Jaspers. Canisius then rattled off a 9-2 run to force a Manhattan timeout at 19-16, as the sixth lead change would be the last in the 25-20 set victory for the Griffs. In the second set, Manhattan battled back from down six twice to grab a 23-22 lead, but the Blue and Gold pulled off the win in extras, 26-24.
 
An early stretch of six-straight points by the Griffs saw Manhattan fall behind 8-4, as Canisius maintained the lead throughout the rest of the frame to pick up the match-clinching 25-21 victory.
 
Head Coach Lenika Vazquez's Postgame Comments
"This team is really starting to figure out how to work together and problem solve, which has turned into wins. That part feels very good and we can't wait to play at home and feel the energy of campus!"
 
Game Notes
• With the Griffs' win, the all-time series between the two schools moves to 30-17 in favor of Canisius.
• The 3-0 start to MAAC play is the best start by Canisius since the 2012 team won six-straight to open the conference schedule.
• Ceriani's double-double is the 46th of her career, while Nelson picked up the fifth of her career.
• Nelson's 15 kills matched her career high, last doing so Sept. 14 against Charlotte.
• Simmons has recorded 10-plus kills in seven of her last nine matches, reaching double-digits 34 times during her career so far.
 
Up Next
The Golden Griffins return to the friendly confines of the Koessler Athletic Center for their home-opening weekend, taking on Saint Peter's on Oct. 5 and Rider on Oct. 6. Both matches are set for 1 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
 
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