NEWARK, N.J. – The Rutgers-Newark women's volleyball team closed out its 2026 season Saturday afternoon at The Golden Dome, celebrating Senior Day before earning a 3-0 victory over St. Joseph's (L.I.) in its final match of the year.
Prior to the match, the Scarlet Raiders honored four seniors: Shayla Moody, Sabrina Suquinagua, Nicole Sullivan and Fabiana Ayala for their contributions to the program.
The Scarlet Raiders opened Saturday's doubleheader against Elizabethtown, falling 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-15). Ilderis led Rutgers-Newark with nine kills, while Long recorded 21 digs.
Rutgers-Newark came out strong in their second match against the Golden Eagles, taking the opening set 25-23. The Scarlet Raiders continued to build momentum in the second, pulling away for a 25-15 victory to take a 2-0 lead.
In the third set, the Raiders battled through another competitive frame, coming away with a 25-23 win to secure the sweep and close their season on a high note.
Bella Foster led the offensive attack with nine kills while hitting .529, adding two blocks. Tracey Ilderis contributed eight kills, while Ayala added four kills and three service aces. Annabelle Fote paced the offense with 22 assists, and Cyan Long led the defensive effort with 14 digs.
Rutgers-Newark finishes the 2026 campaign with an 11-17 overall record, closing the season with a Senior Day victory and celebrating the contributions of its four graduating seniors.
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