PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University Women's Volleyball closed out its 2026 regular season Friday evening at Goldstein Fitness Center, falling to Saint Anselm College in straight sets, 25-19, 25-18 and 25-21. The Setters finished the regular season with a 10-13 overall record and a 4-5 mark in Northeast 10 Conference play.
Saint Anselm established an early advantage in the opening set, using a consistent offensive attack to take the frame, 25-19. Pace remained within striking distance but was unable to overcome the Hawks' lead.
The Setters continued to compete in the second set, putting together their most efficient offensive performance of the evening. However, Saint Anselm maintained control down the stretch to claim a 25-18 victory and take a two-set advantage.
Pace delivered its strongest challenge in the third set, which featured 12 ties and five lead changes. The Blue and Gold traded points with the Hawks throughout the frame, keeping the contest close before Saint Anselm pulled away late for a 25-21 decision to complete the sweep.
Kendall Quinones led the Setters offensively with eight kills, while Maggie Hamed and Kadence Ackmann each added six. Hamed also contributed two service aces, and Keelah Chambliss recorded five kills on eight attempts for a .500 hitting percentage.
Camila Rodriguez directed the offense with 17 assists and eight digs, while Aralyn Saulys added 13 assists and five digs. Alice Bender anchored the defensive effort with a team-high 14 digs, followed by Ackmann with 10.
The Setters finished with 34 kills, 32 assists and 50 digs. Pace also recorded six block assists, with Leah Mendez contributing two.
The No. 6-seeded Setters will open the NE10 Championship on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when they travel to face No. 3 seed Adelphi University at 5:00 p.m.
