USCAA Volleyball National Champonship Underway for Bay Path University

**Florida National Outshines Bay Path in Volleyball Clash**

On November 6, 2025, at the PSU Fayette Main Gym in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, Florida National clashed with Bay Path in a first round match in the 20205 USCAA Natioanl Championships. Demonstrating superior offensive and defensive strategies, Florida National overcame Bay Path with a 3-1 victory in a match that lasted 1 hour and 44 minutes.

**Match Summary:

- **Final Score:** Florida National: 3, Bay Path: 1

- **Set Scores:**
- Set 1: Florida National 25, Bay Path 19
- Set 2: Bay Path 25, Florida National 18
- Set 3: Florida National 25, Bay Path 12
- Set 4: Florida National 25, Bay Path 11

**Team Performances:**

Florida National (14-14) exhibited resilience and adaptability throughout the match. Despite a shaky performance in the second set, where they hit a low attacking percentage of .029, they managed to regain momentum in the subsequent sets, achieving a striking .440 hitting percentage in the decisive fourth set. Central to their success was Ariana Long, with an impressive hitting percentage of .632, contributing 13 kills to her team's tally. Kitula Amaya Morales also played a pivotal role, securing 15 kills, while Chriselle Ferdinand's all-rounder performance added 11 points.

On the other side, Bay Path (13-8) initiated with enthusiasm, capturing the second set with a remarkable .375 hitting percentage. However, they struggled to maintain consistency in attack, particularly in the third and fourth sets, ending with negative hitting percentages (-.083 and -.158 respectively). Anastasiya Tsetsko stood out as their most effective player, registering 14 kills at a .312 hitting percentage. Despite notable assistance from Michelle Santiago, who contributed 3 service aces, the team couldn't match Florida National's offensive prowess.

**Key Contributions:**
- **Florida National's Ariana Long:** 13 kills, .632 hitting percentage
- **Florida National's Kitula Amaya Morales:** 15 kills, 16.5 points
- **Bay Path's Anastasiya Tsetsko:** 14 kills, 17 points
- **Bay Path's Michelle Santiago:** 3 service aces, 13 assists

The match witnessed an attendance of 77 spectators, all treated to a vibrant display of collegiate volleyball. Florida National's ability to capitalize on Bay Path's errors and maintain a consistent attacking front ultimately secured them a much-needed victory as they continue to navigate a season of highs and lows.

Bay Path University will play a 2nd round action on Friday, November 8, 2025 at 2:30 pm vs. Carlow University.