Bay Path Wildcats defeat Dean Bulldogs 3-0

**Bay Path Edges Dean in Five-Set Thriller at Pieri Gymnasium**

In a nail-biting season opener held at Pieri Gymnasium in Franklin, MA, Bay Path University emerged victorious against Dean College with a gripping 3-2 win on August 29, 2025. The match attracted a crowd of 121 spectators, witnessing a fierce competition that extended over two hours.

Bay Path, starting their season with intent, fought back after dropping the first two sets to Dean. The home side, boasting a strong start, secured the initial sets with scores of 25-13 and 25-23. However, Bay Path, undeterred, rallied in the subsequent sets, displaying remarkable resilience to clinch the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-23, and 15-13.

The match was marked by outstanding individual performances. Anastasiya Tsetsko of Bay Path led the charge, contributing a match-high 18 kills from 38 total attempts, hitting an impressive .368, while also scoring three aces. Her efforts were well-supported by Asja Kazic, who added nine kills and equally served three aces.

On Dean's side, standout performances were seen from Caitlin Cooper and Chloe DeMaio, who recorded eight and nine kills, respectively. Emma Siniscalchi's versatile play was also noteworthy, providing significant contributions both on the attacks with four kills on the court and at the serve line with five aces.

Both teams showed competitive spirit throughout the contest. Bay Path's comeback was highlighted by improved statistics in attack percentage and defensive resilience, securing 39 assists, led by Victoria Burkovskiy with 19 assists and contributing defensively with 12 digs. The visitors also showed consistency, with 13 service aces, inflicting pressure on Dean's reception.

Dean College, despite the loss, had fewer errors compared to Bay Path but struggled to maintain their early momentum. Maddy Seymour's six service aces and solid backcourt presence with 13 digs were vital for Dean as they fought in every set.