BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The Rutgers University-Newark women's volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Brooklyn College Thursday evening at the West Quad Center. The Scarlet Raiders took the third set but were unable to complete the comeback, falling by scores of 26-24, 25-15, 21-25 and 25-17.
Jaedyn Simba-Malasarte led the Scarlet Raiders offensively with 13 kills and 15 points. Cyan Long followed with 12 kills, 11 digs and two service aces for a team-high 14 points.
Rutgers-Newark battled Brooklyn closely in the opening set, pushing the Bulldogs beyond the 25-point mark before falling 26-24. The Scarlet Raiders struggled to find their rhythm in the second set, dropping it 25-15.
The Scarlet Raiders responded in the third set, using a more balanced offensive attack to take a 25-21 victory and extend the match. Long and Simba-Malasarte continued to lead the attack, while the defense helped keep Brooklyn at bay.
Brooklyn regained control in the fourth set, finishing with a 25-17 victory to secure the match.
Annabelle Fote orchestrated the Rutgers-Newark offense with 33 assists. Lucia Gallo paced the defensive effort with 14 digs, while Shania Oigbokie contributed six kills and two blocks. Brianna Walters also added five kills and two blocks.
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