THE BASICS 
Lesley University, 0 vs Mitchell College, 3 (25-8, 25-10, 25-17)

Records: 
Lesley University Lynx (0-14, 0-2 NAC)
Mitchell Mariners (6-6, 1-4 GNAC)

Location: Groton, Conn. – Yarnall Athletic Center

Date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

THE LEAD — The Mitchell College women's volleyball team posted a 3-0 non-conference victory over Lesley University on Wednesday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Mariners opened the match strong with 11 straight points before LU senior Estephany Morales (New York, N.Y.) got the Lynx on the board with a kill but the damage was done and the hosts cruised to a 25-8 first set win.
• Morales recorded an early kill in set 2 even the score at 1-1 but again Mitchell put together a strong surge scoring eight consecutive points to take control of the action again en route to a 25-10 win.
• A kill by sophomore Alawnah Dunda (Fort Anne, N.Y.) followed by an MC attacking error gave Lesley its first lead of the action early in set 3 but the hosts regrouped to post a 25-17 victory for the sweep.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Mariners' balanced offensive attack was led by sophomore Genna Hyde (Cypress, Texas), who racked up 28 points, including 16 kills and 12 service points.
• MC senior Julia Lent (Miller Place, N.Y.) anchored the defensive effort with a team-high nine digs, while junior setter Kiersten Veenstra (Three Rivers, Mich.) set the table with a match-high 11 assists.
• The Mariners combined for 22 digs and held Lesley to a .021 hitting percentage.
• Dunda added four kills to pace the Lynx attack while Korinne Hall-Johnson (No. Brunswick, N.J.) posted a match-high 11 digs.

UP NEXT

• Lesley is back on the road on Friday, Oct. 3 at SUNY Delhi for a 7:00 PM NAC showdown.
• The Mariners (7-6, 1-4 GNAC) return to the court on Tuesday, October 7, for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup at Albertus Magnus College.

*Release content provided courtesy of Mitchell College Athletic Communications office