NEW HAVEN, CT. – Pace University Women's Volleyball fell in straight sets to Southern Connecticut State University on Tuesday evening, dropping a Northeast 10 Conference matchup by scores of 25-7, 25-19 and 25-17. The Setters moved to 10-12 overall and 4-4 in NE10 play.
Southern Connecticut controlled the opening set, recording 14 kills and hitting .542 to take a 25-7 decision. Pace responded with a stronger offensive showing in the second, registering 12 kills, but the Owls maintained their advantage to claim the frame 25-19.
The Setters continued to battle in the third set, improving their hitting percentage to .143 while recording 10 kills. The frame featured four ties and three lead changes before Southern Connecticut pulled away for a 25-17 victory to complete the sweep.
Kadence Ackmann led the Setters with nine kills, five digs and a service ace, while Keelah Chambliss added seven kills and four digs. Kendall Quinones contributed four kills on nine attempts, posting a team-best .222 hitting percentage among players with multiple kills.
Aralyn Saulys directed the offense with nine assists, while Camila Rodriguez added eight and Alice Bender contributed six. Bender also led the defensive effort with seven digs, followed by Ackmann with five.
At the net, Ileann Alessandra Perez recorded four block assists, while Jaliyah Johnson added two. The Setters finished with 26 kills, 25 assists, 39 digs and three service aces.
The Setters will close out the 2026 regular season on Friday, Nov. 6, when they welcome Saint Anselm College to Goldstein Fitness Center for a 6:00 p.m. NE10 matchup, with postseason positioning on the line.
