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The Manhattan Women’s Volleyball team competed in the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle University Invitational, suffering defeats against California State University – Fullerton and Seattle University. Despite showing resilience and individual standout performances, the Jaspers struggled to secure victories. Key contributions from players like Hanna Kaczynska and Sarah Emmons highlighted the challenges they faced. The Jaspers look forward to improving as they prepare for their upcoming match against LIU.
Seattle, WA – The Manhattan Women’s Volleyball team faced a challenging outing at the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle University Invitational, suffering two defeats on September 5 and 6, 2025. The Jaspers fell to California State University – Fullerton in straight sets before losing a hard-fought match against host Seattle University.
In their opening match against California State University – Fullerton, which resulted in a 0-3 (11-25, 17-25, 15-25) scoreline, the Jaspers struggled to find their rhythm. The Titans established an early lead in the first set, dominating with a 15-4 advantage, never allowing Manhattan to regain footing. Despite efforts from players like Katie Powers, who scored a service ace, and Fiona VanDyke, who contributed four kills, the Jaspers could not close the gap. Cal State Fullerton maintained a strong lead, winning the first set decisively.
During the second set, the Jaspers managed to shorten the deficit at one point, thanks in part to a four-point run by Hanna Kaczynska, who finished the match with seven kills. However, Fullerton rallied effectively and took the set, further extending their lead. Manhattan’s struggle continued into the third set, with key contributions from Nontilla making notable blocks. The Jaspers managed to stay competitive, but ultimately, they lost the match 0-3, with a final third set score of 25-15.
In terms of individual performances, Kaczynska stood out as the top scorer for the Jaspers with 12 kills, while senior setter Sarah Emmons provided 19 assists and four digs. Teresa Garza, serving as the libero, led the team’s defense with eight digs, and Powers added two service aces and seven digs to the effort.
The following day, Manhattan faced the Seattle University Redhawks, who were coming off a solid season with a record of 5-1. This match was equally challenging, ending in a 1-3 defeat for the Jaspers with set scores of 16-25, 22-25, 27-25, and 19-25. Despite losing the first two sets, Manhattan showed resilience by winning the third set, placing them back in contention, but ultimately fell short in the fourth set.
As the Jaspers look toward future matches, they hope to improve upon their current record of 1-6. Their next challenge will be against LIU on September 17, with the home opener scheduled for 7 p.m.
California State University – Fullerton’s performance in the Invitational elevated their season record to 4-2, matching their total wins from the previous year. Key players included Ketesia Hall, who contributed significantly with 12 kills and 12 digs, and Kahea Carvalho, who demonstrated her playmaking abilities with 88 of the team’s total 104 assists across two matches.
The success of Cal State Fullerton against Manhattan underscores their preparation for upcoming events, including The Joust tournament, where they will face Cal Baptist on September 11.
While the Jaspers faced tough competition during the Seattle University Invitational, they remain focused on improving their performance in the upcoming matches, seeking to cultivate a winning strategy moving forward in the season.
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