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Felician University
9/30/2025 | 7:00 pm
Sep. 30 (Tue) / 7:00 pm
Felician University
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. –Pace University Volleyball dropped a tightly contested three-set match to Holy Family University on Saturday afternoon inside the Goldstein Fitness Center. Despite strong offensive and defensive efforts, the Setters came up just short by scores of 23-25, 22-25, and 26-28.
The opening set set the tone for the afternoon as the two teams traded points in a frame that featured five ties and four lead changes. The Setters leaned on the attacking presence of Emily Cineus and Cyanna Shirley, who combined for seven kills in the set. Cineus was particularly effective in the middle, while Shirley added timely swings to keep Pace within striking distance. Despite a late push, the visitors held on to take the first set, 25-23.
The second set played out in a similar fashion, as Pace continued to pressure the Tigers with balanced play. Kadence Ackmann delivered several kills in the frame while also proving a threat from the service line with one of her three aces on the afternoon. Camila Rodriguez kept the offense steady with five assists in the set and added an ace of her own. The Setters battled to the end but fell just short again, 25-22.
The third set proved to be the most dramatic, with the teams pushing into extra points. Cineus continued her standout performance, finishing the match with eight kills on a .583 hitting percentage while also contributing five total blocks. Despite holding opportunities to extend the match, Pace was edged 28-26 in the final frame.
Overall, the Setters finished with 35 kills, 13 service aces, and 12 blocks in what was a hard-fought effort on both sides of the net. Cineus led the way with her efficient hitting and blocking, Ackmann chipped in nine kills and three aces for 12.5 points, and Shirley added six kills and three blocks.
Pace will return to action on Tuesday, when the Setters host Felician University at the Goldstein Fitness Center. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Pleasantville, N.Y.
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