CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference recently released its year-end awards, and Molloy College sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek was recognized for her outstanding season with a spot on the All-ECC second-team. In 2009, the Valley Stream native paced the team in kills (349). She was also second in attack percentage (.232), and third in assists (29) and digs (239). Moreover, Nicalek ranked second in the league in kills per game (3.61).
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OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek registered a team-best 14 kills on Thursday night, but it was not enough as the Molloy College volleyball team lost by a 3-1 (15-25, 25-20, 20-25, 20-25) count at New York Institute of Technology in its 2009 season finale at Recreation Hall in Old Westbury, N.Y. She also earned 10 digs to get her 10th double-double of the year. With the loss, the Lions ended the campaign at 9-22 overall and 3-9 in East Coast Conference play.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – On Tuesday evening, the Molloy College volleyball team lost its last home match of the 2009-10 campaign to Caldwell College by a final score of 3-0 (20-25, 16-25, 13-25) at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. With the victory, the Cougars improved to 19-11 on the season. Caldwell also extended its winning streak to eight straight. As for the Lions, they fell to an overall record of 9-21. Molloy has also dropped six of its last seven decisions.
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WATERBURY, Conn. – On Saturday, sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek raked 24 kills and 24 digs in two matches as the Molloy College volleyball team earned a split with Philadelphia University and Post University at Drubner Gymnasium in Waterbury, Conn. The Lions lost to the Rams by a 3-0 (17-25, 13-25, 19-25) count before beating the host Eagles, 3-1 (23-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-18). With the results, Molloy went to 9-20 overall. It also put an end to a losing streak of five consecutive matches.
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ROCKIVLLE CENTRE, N.Y. – On Thursday, the Molloy College volleyball team lost its fourth-consecutive contest as it fell to East Coast Conference nemesis Dowling College, 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 10-25), at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. With the defeat, the Lions dropped to 8-18 overall. They are also 3-8 versus league foes. As for the Golden Lions, they are now at 24-5 and 10-1 in the ECC. Freshman setter Jennifer Koelbel paced Molloy in the defeat with 18 assists, three digs and two kills.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – On Tuesday, junior outside hitter Arielle Wichard and sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek notched a team-best 11 kills apiece, but it wasn’t enough as the Molloy College volleyball team lost to University of Bridgeport, 3-1 (14-25, 25-22, 13-25, 17-25), at Hubbell Gymnasium in Bridgeport, Conn. Wichard also recorded a .333 attack percentage, while Nicalek picked up eight digs and a pair of block assists in the defeat.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. - On Thursday night, the Molloy College volleyball team saw its post-season hopes put into jeopardy as the Lions lost their second-consecutive contest to Queens College by a score of 3-0 (14-25, 16-25, 30-32) at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Even with Molloy and Queens being opponents on the court, both squads celebrated "Dig Pink" night for breast cancer.
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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Sophomore middle hitter Catherine Russini raked a team-leading eight kills on Tuesday night, but it did not get the job done as the Molloy College volleyball team suffered a 3-0 (18-25, 20-25, 24-26) defeat at the hands of Northeast-10 Conference opponent Pace University at the Goldstein Fit Center in Pleasantville, N.Y. She also registered a .333 hitting percentage to go with three digs, two service aces and one block assist in the loss.
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – On Thursday evening, sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek registered a double-double with 18 kills and 18 digs to send the Molloy College volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 21-25, 25-11) victory versus Mercy College in the opener of its two-match road trip at Mercy Gymnasium in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. The win has the Lions at an overall mark of 8-15 and an East Coast Conference ledger of 3-5. As for the Mavericks, they fell to 3-19 and 0-7 in league action.
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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – This past Saturday, the Molloy College volleyball team took part in the fifth-annual “Conquer Kids Cancer” 5k walk at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, N.Y. It is sponsored by Coins For A Cure, which is a non-for-profit organization devoted to conquering child cancer by raising money for research, education, awareness and support of pediatric childhood cancer patients and their families.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Freshman setter Jennifer Koelbel set a team-best 22 assists on Tuesday evening, but it was not enough as the Molloy College volleyball team lost to NYIT, 3-0 (17-25, 23-25, 21-25), in an East Coast Conference match-up at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. With the defeat, the Lions fell to 7-15 overall and 2-5 in league play. As for the Bears, they improved to 8-11 and 3-3 against ECC opposition.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – The Molloy College volleyball team defeated Felician College in four sets on Thursday night at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. The scores of the sets were 25-23, 25-13, 21-25 and 25-18. With the win, the Lions improved to 7-14 overall, while the Golden Falcons fell to 3-14. Freshman outside hitter Liz Nugent came off the bench to tally seven kills in the match, which helped Molloy to a season sweep of Felician.
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OAKDALE, N.Y. – On Tuesday evening, the Molloy College volleyball squad suffered its second-straight defeat in East Coast Conference action as it lost by a 3-0 (10-25, 11-25, 9-25) score to Dowling College at Dowling Gymnasium in Oakdale, N.Y. Despite the result, the Lions were headed up by sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek. She raked nine kills and three digs. Freshman setter Jennifer Koelbel contributed 14 assists, six digs and a kill in the loss.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – The Molloy College volleyball team fell to the University of Bridgeport in three sets in an East Coast Conference match on Thursday night at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. The scores were 25-16, 25-14 and 25-21. Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek was the sole Lion to record double figures in kills with 13. Freshman setter Jennifer Koelbel dished out 18 assists.
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FLUSHING, N.Y. – Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek raked a match-best 21 kills to go with 11 digs on Tuesday evening to send the Molloy College volleyball team to a 3-1 (26-24, 27-25, 15-25, 25-20) win versus East Coast Conference foe Queens College at Fitzgerald Gymnasium in Flushing, N.Y. Moreover, Nicalek led all players with a .356 attack percentage. She also earned three block assists in the victory.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek recorded 19 kills and 13 digs in two contests on Saturday afternoon as the Molloy College volleyball team fell to Northeast-10 Conference nemeses Adelphi University and American International College by scores of 3-0 at Butova Gymnasium in Springfield, Mass. With the defeats, the Lions went to an overall record of 5-12 on the season.
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y. – After splitting the two previous decisions, the Molloy College volleyball team lost the season series to C.W. Post in a 3-0 (13-25, 17-25, 18-25) defeat on Thursday evening at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. The Lions also had their two-match winning streak snapped with the result. Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek led the visitors in the match with a team-leading 11 kills. She also picked up seven digs in the process.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – On Tuesday evening, the Molloy College volleyball team upended East Coast Conference nemesis Mercy College in four sets by scores of 22-25, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-19 in a match played at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek had a double-double with 17 kills and 14 assists. With the victory, the Lions evened their league mark at 1-1. They also went to 5-9 overall.
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CALDWELL, N.J. – Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek had 26 kills and 19 digs on Saturday afternoon as the Molloy College volleyball team earned a split in a tri-match versus Stonehill College and Caldwell College at the Newman Center in Caldwell, N.J. The Lions lost by a 3-1 final to the Skyhawks in the opener before snapping a four-game skid with a 3-2 edging of the Cougars in the nightcap. With the decisions, Molloy went to a record of 4-9 on the campaign.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. - On Thursday, the Molloy College volleyball team opened its East Coast Conference schedule with a 3-1 loss to C.W. Post in a match played at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. The scores in the sets were 25-18, 15-25, 25-23, and 25-16. With the defeat, the Lions now own a 3-8 mark overall and an 0-1 ledger in the league. The two teams met earlier in the season, in a non-conference match-up, and Molloy prevailed in that meeting by the same decision.
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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - On Friday, the Molloy College volleyball team split a pair of matches at the Lock Haven University Classic, which was held at Thomas Fieldhouse in Lock Haven, Pa. The Lions fell to the host Bald Eagles of Lock Haven in the first match, 3-0 (11-25, 14-25, 10-25), before bouncing back with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19) victory against East Coast Conference rival C.W. Post in a non-league contest.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Down 2-0 in the match, the Molloy College volleyball team rallied to claim the next two sets from Dominican College in the contest. However, the Lions were unable to mount the comeback as they fell to the Chargers, 3-2, on Wednesday evening at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Sophomore right-side hitter Angelica Nicalek had a double-double in the loss as she accumulated 14 kills and 14 digs.
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RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Junior outside hitter Arielle Wichard registered 25 digs and 15 kills, while sophomore middle hitter Catherine Russini earned 19 kills and eight digs to help the Molloy College volleyball team to a split with Felician College and American International College on Saturday at Job Gymnasium in Rutherford, N.J. The Lions swept the Golden Falcons prior to falling to the Yellow Jackets in a four-set battle.
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Junior outside hitter Arielle Wichard notched 10 digs and a team-best eight kills on Friday evening, but it was not enough as the Molloy College volleyball team lost by a count of 3-0 (13-25, 30-32, 21-25) to Southern Connecticut State University at Pelz Gymnasium in West Haven, Conn. Junior setter Kristen Sklarsky dished 20 assists, while senior libero Monika Rodziewicz headed up all Lions with 11 digs.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Sophomore middle hitter Catherine Russini registered a team-high .429 attack percentage in two contests as the Molloy College volleyball team earned a split versus Le Moyne College and Chestnut Hill College in a tri-match on Saturday at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. The Lions lost the opener to the Dolphins, 3-0 (23-25, 22-25, 23-25), before defeating the Griffins by the same count (25-10, 26-24, 25-15).
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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference released its preseason poll for volleyball on Wednesday, and the league’s head coaches have picked Molloy College to finish sixth out of seven teams. The Lions ended the 2008 season with an overall ledger of 9-21 and an ECC mark of 4-12. Dowling College, which will be defending its tournament crown, was chosen to repeat as champions after notching last year’s perfect league record of 16-0.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – Last week, the Athletic Directors’ Association announced its recipients of the 2008-09 Academic Achievement Award for Division II, and Molloy College had 29 of its student-athletes recognized out of a total of 4,020 across 115 institutions. In order to obtain this honor, the student-athlete had to achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They also needed to attend the institution for at least two years, and be a member of an intercollegiate team during his or her previous academic year.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – On Thursday, October 22, the Molloy College volleyball team in conjunction with the East Coast Conference and the Side-Out Foundation will host a “Dig Pink” event to help in the raising of funds for breast cancer awareness and research. As part of this, the Lions will square off against ECC nemesis Queens College with a 7 p.m. first serve at Quealy Gymnasium in Rockville Centre, N.Y. There will also be a minimum donation of $2 accepted as all proceeds will benefit the Dig Pink fund.
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