POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (October 30, 2010) – Senior libero Julia Reilly led the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team to the Vassar College Tournament title, earning Most Valuable Player honors for her efforts. The Ducks opened up the second day of competition with a hard-fought, 3-2 (25-15, 14-25, 12-25, 25-21, 19-17), come-from-behind victory over the host Brewers, before capturing the Tournament crown with a decisive, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-16) triumph over King’s College.
Senior outside hitter Maggie Majcher, who joined Reilly on the all-tournament team, helped lead the Ducks attack in their match against Vassar, recording nine kills, while adding 21 digs. Junior Amethyst Holder added 15 kills in the win, while sophomore standout Maggie Kowalska finished with eight kills and four blocks. Reilly collected 25 digs in defense, while senior setter Sara Budar chipped in with 30 assists and 13 digs.
Majcher again paved the way in Stevens’ sweep of King’s, tallying 12 kills. Sophomore Michelle Plotzker and Kowalska added nine and eight kills, respectively, while freshman outside hitter Chrissy Dickinson had 10 spikes. Fellow freshman Samantha Gates dished out 11 assists while directing the Ducks’ offense, with Reilly adding 11 digs.
With the wins, Stevens closes out its regular season with 32-5 overall mark and a 5-3 mark against Empire 8 opponents.