RIVERDALE, NY – The Iona University volleyball team bested Manhattan in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play, earning the victory in three sets at Draddy Gymnasium. The Gaels earned their first victory in MAAC play 25-20, 25-23, and 23-21. Three Gaels reached double-digit kills on the night, while rookie setter Jaylyn Simon dished out 32 assists.

Iona Performers

• Reigning MAAC Rookie of the Week Mija Jegers hit .273 and led all players with 13 kills. The rookie also tacked on nine digs and an assisted block.
• Graduate Grace Ehler had an efficient night, hitting .476 in a 13-point outing that also saw her net four blocks.
• Senior Mackenzie Wiggins led with 13 digs, and completed a double double with 11 kills. She had a block and an ace for 13.0 points
• Simon added 12 digs, two aces and a block to her out 32 assist effort.
• Sophomore Buse Tinaz led with five blocks.

The Opponent

• Maike Bertens was the lone Jasper to reach double digits in digs on the night with 10, while netting 10 kills.
• Mikalah Curran was the second Manhattan player with 10 kills while also tallying nine digs.
• Sarah Emmons was one of two Jaspers with double digit assists, totaling 17 while teammate Jessie Jerome finished with 12.

Up Next

The Gaels take on Marist Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Poughkeepsie before they travel to Siena on Sunday.

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