MCC volleyball survives, remains unbeaten

SANBORN, New York - The MCC volleyball team found itself in an unfamiliar position Saturday, as the team trailed two sets to one to Jamestown CC in a regional pod tournament match at Niagara County Community College.

But the Tribunes dug deep and battled back to top the Jayhawks in five, and in the process kept alive its perfect season.

MCC finished the day with three victories to improve to 17-0 on the season. In addition to the win over Jamestown, Monroe also knocked off Erie and Niagara.

The Tribunes will finally play at home this coming week, with their first home match slated for Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. against Niagara.

MCC started the day by defeating Erie 25-13, 25-14, 25-13. Rose Ayala finished with eight kills, Jessica Jenkins had 11 digs, and Candice Greer blocked five shots. Montana Vescovi tallied 26 assists.

The Tribunes then beat Niagara 25-19, 25-14, 25-9. Vescovi finished with 18 assists.

The match of the day came against Jamestown, and the Jayhawks jumped out to the lead by taking the first set 25-21. Monroe battled back to take set two 25-17, but JCC responded with a 25-22 win in the third to put Monroe close to its first loss.

But the Tribunes fought back to take the fourth set 25-9 and the fifth 15-10 to earn the win.

Dayle Taber had a huge match, finishing with 22 kills and 13 digs. Ayala added 17 kills and Vescovi passed out 58 assists.