When and Where
September 5, 2026 – Patchogue, NY
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's volleyball team earned its first win of the 2026 season, defeating Brooklyn College, 3-1, on Saturday morning at the John A. Danzi Center Gym.
Records
St. Joseph's (L.I.) 1-1, 0-0 Skyline
Brooklyn 0-2, 0-0 CUNYAC
Top Performers
- Nina Vanderhoof led the Golden Eagles with 13 kills while hitting .571 and adding two blocks.
- Sarah Hansen recorded 10 kills on 14 attacks for a .571 hitting percentage and added a block assist.
- Samantha Lund paced the St. Joseph's offense with 38 assists and contributed 13 digs.
- Brooke Schoppmeyer led the Golden Eagles defensively with 17 digs and added a service ace.
- Chelsea D'Esposito recorded five kills, seven digs and two service aces.
- Isabella Nieradko added seven kills and a block assist, while Isabella Juliano chipped in three kills and three digs.
How it Happened
- St. Joseph's opened the match with a strong first set, building an early lead and eventually taking the frame, 25-20.
- The Golden Eagles continued their momentum in the second set, pulling away late to secure another 25-20 victory and take a 2-0 lead.
- Brooklyn responded in the third set, taking a 25-20 win to extend the match.
- St. Joseph's answered in the fourth, battling through a tight set before closing on a 3-0 run to take the frame, 25-22, and secure the 3-1 victory.
Notes
- The victory marks St. Joseph's first win of the 2026 season.
- The Golden Eagles finished with 44 kills, 41 assists and 67 digs.
- St. Joseph's hit .202 as a team, including a .414 mark in the second set.
- Vanderhoof and Hansen each hit .571 in the match.
- Lund's 38 assists and Schoppmeyer's 17 digs were both team highs.
- St. Joseph's recorded 11 service aces, led by D'Esposito with two.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles return to action on Thursday, September 10, when they host Baruch College for a non-conference contest starting at 6pm.
