FREDONIA, N.Y. – The SUNY Oneonta women's volleyball team earned a 3-0 victory over Fredonia Saturday afternoon at Dods Hall, winning all three sets by identical 25-23 scores. The Red Dragons improved to 10-11 overall and 6-1 in SUNYAC play with the conference victory, while the Blue Devils fell to 10-12 and 4-3 in the conference.
Oneonta had a balanced offensive performance, finishing with 43 kills, 42 assists, and 76 digs. Junior Shea Landversicht (Greenville, NY/Greenville) led the Red Dragons with 13 kills while hitting an impressive .409. Sophomore Lily Pugliese (Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay) added 10 kills, while sophomore Corynna Manjos (Maplewood, NJ/Columbia) contributed seven kills.
The opening set featured a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. Fredonia jumped out to an early 2-0 advantage before freshman Annalia McCarthy (Bellmore, NY/) got Oneonta on the board with a kill assisted by junior Abigail Harper (Burnt Hills, NY/Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake). Landversicht continued to spark the offense, connecting on multiple kills to keep the Red Dragons within reach. Oneonta eventually took control of the tightly contested set and closed out the frame, 25-23.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with both teams trading points throughout. Pugliese and Landversicht led Oneonta's offense, while sophomore Layla Pertchik (Saratoga Springs, NY/Saratoga Springs) orchestrated the attack with 33 assists. The Red Dragons also received important contributions defensively, with senior Lillian Slattery (Queensbury, NY/Queensbury) keeping rallies alive and helping Oneonta maintain its advantage. The Red Dragons once again came through in the closing points to secure a 25-23 victory and take a 2-0 match lead.
Oneonta carried its momentum into the third set, where the teams continued to battle point for point. The Red Dragons found contributions throughout the lineup, with Manjos and McCarthy providing a presence at the net. Oneonta's defensive effort helped limit Fredonia to a .171 hitting percentage in the final set. The Red Dragons maintained their composure down the stretch and completed the sweep with another 25-23 win.
Landversicht finished with a match-high 13 kills, four blocks, and two service aces for 16 points. Pugliese followed with 10 kills and two blocks, while Manjos recorded seven kills and two blocks. McCarthy added four kills and a team-high four blocks.
Pertchik paced the offense with 33 assists and added 10 digs. Slattery led all players with 25 digs while contributing two service aces. Sophomore Cadence Meltz (Highland, NY/Highland) also helped defensively with 14 digs, while Harper added seven digs.
Oneonta finished with seven total blocks compared to Fredonia's zero and held the Blue Devils to a .120 hitting percentage. The Red Dragons also recorded five service aces in the victory.
Oneonta next heads to face Canton on Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m.
