When and Where
November 13, 2025 – Kings Point, N.Y.
Result
SJLI defeated Merchant Marine, 3–2 (26–24, 15–25, 25–23, 24–26, 15–11) to advance to the Skyline Conference Championship.
Top Performers
How It Happened
- SJLI opened the match by edging out a tight 26–24 first set, sealing it with a service ace from D'Ambrosio.
- Merchant Marine controlled Set 2, capitalizing on a series of SJLI attack errors to even the match 25–15.
- The Golden Eagles responded in Set 3 behind key kills from Juliano and Nieradko, pulling away late for a 25–23victory.
- Set 4 was a back-and-forth battle, with SJLI forcing extra points before USMMA escaped 26–24 to force a fifth.
- In the decisive frame, SJLI surged ahead behind D'Ambrosio's attacking and Montefusco's serving pressure, securing the match 15–11 to clinch its spot in the conference championship.
- Throughout the match, SJLI's defense held strong with 100 team digs, limiting extended USMMA runs in key moments.
- The Golden Eagles' serving also proved pivotal, finishing with seven aces, including two each from Montefusco and Tsororos
Notes
- SJLI totaled 37 kills, 100 digs, and 5.0 team blocks.
Up Next
SJLI advances to the Skyline Conference Championship, where the Golden Eagles will take on defending champions Manhattanville on Saturday, November 15.
