Tribunes Fall Short in Region III POD Tournament

ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe Community College's Volleyball team faced a tough Region III POD tournament at home, dropping two hard-fought matches. The Tribunes first fell to Jefferson Community College in a competitive 3-1 loss, followed by a 3-0 sweep against #9 Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Despite the setbacks, several players delivered standout performances across both matches.

Game 1: Jefferson Defeats MCC in 3-1 Battle

MCC opened the day with a challenging matchup against the Cannoneers of Jefferson Community College. The Tribunes dropped the match 3-1, winning the third set 25-22, but falling short in the other three (20-25, 18-25, 22-25).

Monroe struggled early, with their offense finding it difficult to break through. However, in the third set, they clicked, hitting .296 and showing resilience by pulling off a win. Leading the attack was Madalyn Robinson (Attica, NY) with 11 kills, supported by strong defensive play from Kylee Storch (Williamsville, NY), who added 16 digs. Sydney Martin (Chittenango, NY) directed the offense with 22 assists, while Greyeson McMaster (Elmira, NY) contributed 3 aces.

Unfortunately, despite the promising third set, MCC couldn't maintain momentum, losing a closely contested fourth set, and dropping the first of two matches.

Game 2: #9 Fulton-Montgomery Sweeps MCC

In the second match of the day, MCC faced the formidable #9 Fulton-Montgomery Community College Raiders. The Tribunes were swept 3-0 (11-25, 14-25, 16-25), struggling to keep pace with their opponents' efficient offense.

While Monroe showed flashes of strong play, particularly in the third set where they hit .182, they couldn't consistently overcome the aggressive attack and serving from Fulton-Montgomery. Robinson continued to lead the offense with 10 kills, while Storch was a force on defense, collecting a match-high 17 digs.

The team struggled with efficiency, having as many errors as kills (19) overall, but continued to fight with strong defensive efforts, tallying 53 digs across the contest.

Looking Forward

Despite a challenging weekend, the Tribunes showcased potential across both matches. Madalyn Robinson stood out as the offensive leader, consistently contributing kills and digs, while Kylee Storch anchored the defense with strong performances. Sydney Martin's playmaking at setter and Greyeson McMaster's serving also provided key contributions.

The team will look to regroup and bounce back as they take on the Genessee Community College Cougars. 

NEXT UP: at Genesee Community College | 9/17/24 (6 pm)