NEW YORK, NY – The Purchase College women's volleyball team pushed its winning streak to three-straight matches with a 3-0 victory over Yeshiva University Tuesday evening. The Panthers defeated the host Maccabees in the Skyline Conference opener by scores of 25-7, 25-22 and 25-17.
With the win, Purchase advances its record to 3-0 overall (1-0 SKY), while Yeshiva drops to 0-5 on the year (0-1 SKY).
Sophomore outside hitter
Gia Gwin (Yonkers, NY), senior co-captain
Joetta Francis (New York, NY) and freshman right side
Samantha Fasce (FR/Yorktown, NY) guided the Panther offense as the trio combined for 14 kills and 18 points. Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week
Esmee Johns (FR/Saratoga Springs, NY), raked in a match-high five service aces and 13 assists.
Fasce and sophomore libero
Skyla Schoppmeyer (Oakdale, NY) chipped in with four services aces each. Schoppmeyer also finished with a match-best 11 digs.
Purchase returns to action this Thursday as the Panthers travel to Brooklyn College for a non-conference match starting at 7 p.m.