Bay Path Sweeps Anna Maria 3-0
**Bay Path Dominates Anna Maria in Straight Sets**
On September 11, 2025, volleyball action unfolded at the Fuller Activities Center in Paxton, MA, where Bay Path University clashed with Anna Maria College. The contest ended with Bay Path securing a resounding victory, sweeping Anna Maria in three straight sets with scores of 25-7, 25-15, and 25-12.
Bay Path, now standing at a 2-3 record for the season, demonstrated formidable attacking strength throughout the match. Their standout player, Anastasiya Tsetsko, led the charge with 11 kills and a hitting percentage of .714, contributing significantly to her team's overall hitting percentage of .433. Bay Path also saw commendable performances from Asja Kazic, who tallied 7 kills and demonstrated her service prowess with 3 aces, and Michelle Santiago, who added 2 kills and 5 service aces to her team's effort.
Anna Maria, whose record fell to 1-2, struggled to find consistency in their offensive play, ending the match with an overall hitting percentage of -.052. Vanessa Guimaraes was a bright spot for Anna Maria, recording 5 kills and a notable solo block, while Rilie Mendoza contributed with 3 kills and 2 service aces. However, the team struggled against Bay Path's aggressive frontline and serving stability.
Exploring the defensive facet, Bay Path outperformed Anna Maria with a combination of strategic blocks and sharp digs. Bay Path's defense, led by contributions from players like Zormar Betancourt and Robyn Kennedy, anchored a robust backcourt, picking up critical digs and exploiting Anna Maria's offensive errors. Bay Path's Kennedy also made her presence felt at the net, participating in key blocking plays and contributing to the team's 18.0 total points in the match.
The match, attended by 105 spectators, highlighted Bay Path's growing cohesion as a team. Under the guidance of their strategic approach, Bay Path maintained momentum and composure, effectively neutralizing Anna Maria's efforts to rally throughout the match.
Moving forward, Bay Path will aim to leverage this victory as a springboard for the remainder of their season, applying lessons learned and strengths demonstrated against Anna Maria to future competitions. Meanwhile, Anna Maria will look to regroup and refine their strategies as they continue their pursuit in the MASCAC conference.
Bay Path next travels to MCLA for a12 noon match on Saturday, September 13, 2025