HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 19, 2007) – Freshman setter Kaitlyn Taylor led the 23rd-ranked Ducks past the Hawks of Hunter College in three games as she registered 14 assists, five service aces and five digs. All 17 of the Ducks saw action in tonight's match as they defeated the Hawks by the scores of 30-19, 30-18 and 30-25.

Freshmen Maggie Majcher and Sarah Byrne had solid performances for the Ducks (11-1). Majcher recorded a team-high eight kills having produced a hitting percentage of .467, while Byrne registered six kills and five digs. Freshman libero/outside hitter Julia Reilly led the team in digs (11) and served up three aces.

The resilient duo of juniors Melissa Rhode and Melanie Volk contributed to the victory as Rhode amassed 10 assists, five digs, three kills and three service aces. Volk finished with five kills, four digs and two aces. Senior outside hitter Dawn Herring unleashed an attack of her own as she posted three aces and notched seven digs. Sophomore outside hitter Laura Johnson chipped in with two kills and added a pair of aces. Head Coach J.J. O'Connell was pleased with tonight's performance.

“The Hawks are top competitors in the CUNYAC conference; as it showed tonight being such a physical and aggressive team. We worked hard this week in producing tough serving, having paid off with 16 total service aces,” said O'Connell.

The Ducks have now swept each of its past four opponents in the first three games. Stevens will return to play this Saturday as it enters the competitive Empire 8 conference to compete against Nazareth College at noon in Rochester, N.Y.