COLCHESTER, VT. – Behind double-digit kills from Kadence Ackmann and Jaliyah Johnson, Pace University Volleyball earned a straight-set victory over Saint Michael's College on Saturday afternoon at the Ross Sports Center. The Setters improved to 8-9 overall and 3-1 in Northeast 10 Conference play with the 25-14, 25-22, 25-15 win.
Pace established control early, recording 11 kills while hitting .292 in the opening set to take a comfortable advantage. The Purple Knights challenged the Setters in the second frame, but the Blue and Gold held on for a three-point victory before closing out the match with another convincing performance in the third.
Ackmann led all players with 13 kills on a .393 hitting percentage, committing just two errors on 28 attempts. Johnson followed closely with 11 kills while hitting .391, giving Pace an efficient offensive combination throughout the afternoon.
Aralyn Saulys and Camila Rodriguez each handed out 13 assists, while Saulys added three service aces and Rodriguez contributed two. Alice Bender anchored the defensive effort with a match-high 15 digs and two aces.
Paola Ortiz chipped in five kills, eight digs and two service aces, while Emily Cineus contributed four total blocks.
As a team, Pace finished with 34 kills, 49 digs and 10 service aces while holding Saint Michael's to a negative hitting percentage.
The Setters continue their Northeast 10 Conference road schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 20, when they travel to Garden City, N.Y., to face Adelphi University at 5:00 p.m.
