ALBANY, NY - The Iona University volleyball team opened the 2024 UAlbany Invitational with a three set loss to the host Great Danes. The Gaels fell 25-17, 25-19, 25-17. Rookie Mija Jegers led the way with her first collegiate double-double with 13 kills and 12 digs.

IONA PERFORMERS

• Jegers hit .250 with 13 kills on 32 attempts. With 12 digs, she reached double-digits in both statistics for the first time as a Gael.
• Senior Kenzie Wiggins added six kills, an ace, and a block.
• Rookie setter Jaylyn Simon posted a season-best 22 assists, adding eight digs and three kills.
• Sophomore libero Ava DeGuzman recorded 12 digs.

THE OPPONENT

• Shynelle Woroniuk led with 10 kills while teammate Anna Myhal had nine.
• Setter Maria Olga Siapani had 32 assists and eight digs.
• Libero Sthefany Carvalho recorded 24 digs.

TEAM STATS

• The Gaels hit .144 for the match, a season-best through four games.
• Iona also had 33 assists and 34 kills, also season-bests.
• The Maroon & Gold also had a high with 50 digs.

UP NEXT

The Gaels complete action at the UAlbany Invitational taking on Central Michigan at 11 a.m. and FDU at 6 p.m. Both matches can be seen live on AmericaEast.tv.

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