Union, N.J. (10/3/26) – The Kean University women's volleyball team split in Saturday action at Harwood Arena.
Endicott 3, Kean 2 (26-24, 25-11, 20-25, 21-25, 11-15)
The Cougars (7-7) jumped out to an early 5-0 advantage in the opening set. Kean led by as many as seven on multiple occasions before the Gulls pulled within one (20-19). Leading by four, Endicott rallied and took their first lead of the set (24-23). Kean responded with three straight as Ashley Torok recorded a kill and ace along with a Gull error.
Leading 8-7 in the second stanza, the Cougars used two separate five point runs to pull away for a quick 2-0 lead.
The change in sides of the arena sparked Endicott who stormed out to a 14-1 lead in the third set. Kean responded and closed within three three times, but they were unable to overcome the gap.
Trailing 9-4 in the fourth, the Gulls used a 6-0 run to take the lead. The Cougars briefly took the advantage back, but Endicott recorded four straight points to take a lead they would not relinquish.
The Gulls led from start to finish in the final set to close out the comeback.
Cayley Elena Morrison led Kean with 15 kills while hitting .500. Torok had a double-double 10 kills and 11 digs.
Kean 3, Centenary 0 (25-14, 25-17, 27-25)
After an early seesaw battle, Kean used a 9-1 run to take an early 1-0 lead.
The Cougars fell behind in the second set, but used a 10-1 run to take a lead they would not relinquish.
In what would be the final set, the Cougars had just enough in the end, breaking a 24-all tie with two kills from Madison Hopkins along with a Cyclone error.
In total, 16 Cougars saw action in the nightcap as Alondra Thais Sanjurio Mercado posted four kills and four assisted blocks. Jayda Golech had four kills, two aces and two assisted blocks while Torok had six kills, two aces and two assisted blocks.
Kean travels to take on New Paltz in NJAC action on Tuesday.
