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Nicalek's Double-Double Leads Molloy Volleyball to Win Over Post
Lady Lions win match 3-1; improve to 2-0 on season.
Junior outside/right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek recorded her second double-double in as many matches on Tuesday night with 13 kills and 13 digs to lead Molloy's volleyball team past Post University 3-1 at Quealy Gymnasium.
The win improved the Lions overall record to 2-0.
In the opening set, Molloy jumped out to a quick lead with a 7-1 run and never looked back, en route to a 25-14 victory. Nicalek had a pair of kills in the spurt, while sophomore setter Jennifer Koelbel set it off with an ace.
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The second set was close from the start as neither squad led by more than two points. Leading 9-8, Post went on an 8-2 run to grab hold of a 17-10 advantage – its largest of the contest. The Lions answered back with a 7-0 run to deadlock the set at 17. After a see-saw battle unfolded, the maroon and white eventually led 24-22 after a kill by Nicalek.
Molloy, however, couldn't convert the lead into a set win as a kill from junior middle hitter Elizabeth Knight and an error by Molloy's Stefani Koelbel placed the set in a stalemate again. Post then capitalized in extras and won the second set, 29-27.
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In the third set with a 20-17 advantage, the Lions picked up a pair of key points to go ahead by five, which put the set away for good. Nicalek slammed down a kill in the turning point. Molloy went on to win the fourth set with ease.
Head Coach Kevin Quiambao and the Lions wrap up their three-match homestand tonight when they square off with former East Coast Conference nemesis Concordia College. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.
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