RIVERDALE, NY – For the third straight match, the Titans absolutely dominated the competition, earning a 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-21) sweep over Manhattan College to bring Fullerton's win streak to three consecutive matches, Thursday evening inside Draddy Gymnasium.
For Fullerton (3-1), the victory marks a huge step in the right direction, as the Titans now hold their longest win streak since the 2013 campaign. The three consecutive sweeps is also the most since 2013. The Titans are also just two wins shy of matching last year's win total just four contests into the season.
That's another SWWWWEEEEPPP! Titans finish off the 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-21) win over @GoJaspers for their third consecutive win and sweep! Fullerton has now won 9 straight sets and 11 of its last 12 ������ #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/JuX6bhFgGS
— Titans Volleyball (@FullertonWVB) August 30, 2018
The Titans couldn't be any hotter, as they've now claimed victories in nine consecutive sets and 11 of 12 going back to the opener. Fullerton's average margin of victory in their 11 set wins this year is 6.3 points per set.
For the fourth consecutive match, Madeline Schneider led all players in, striking for 13 on a .345 attack percentage. She also chipped in with three digs and a block. Tyler Fezzey kept or superb sophomore campaign going, as she went for 12 kills on a .320 attack percentage while spiking a team-high two service aces.
Courtney Mueller was fantastic defensively, collecting a match-high 11 digs, while Felicia Marshall nearly collected her second straight double-double, as she went for nine kills and nine digs on the evening.
Haley Carmo also chipped in with two block assists and two kills.
This one was truly never in doubt, as the Titans never trailed in the match. They posted an impressive .321 attack percentage in the opening set and only got better from there. Fullerton claimed a season-high .607 attack percentage in the second frame, striking for 18 kills and just one error on 28 total attacks.
The Titans look to stay hot, as they'll begin their journey through the St. Francis Brooklyn Classic, tomorrow vs. Delaware State at 9:30 am PT.
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