Weekend Wrap-Up: Lady Cannoneers Show Strength in Season Opener
Lady Cannoneers finished 1-1 in Season Opener
Erie Community College
3
AT
Jefferson Community College
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
|
25 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 2 |
SUNY Niagara
1
AT
Jefferson Community College
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 | 27 | 24 | 9 | 1 |
|
17 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Erie Community College
K:
2 Players
(#9,
#14)
- 11
B:
2 Players
(#6,
#14)
- 2
D:
Ciana Wiseman
- 9
SA:
Cianna Marasco
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Erie Community College | Jefferson Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .189 | .093 |
| Blocks | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 45 | 75 |
| Aces | 11 | 11 |
Game Leaders
SUNY Niagara
K:
Cait Cliffe
- 23
B:
Tori Firkins
- 1
D:
2 Players
(#7,
#14)
- 10
SA:
Ava Gaudy
- 3
Jefferson Community College
K:
Kaitlyn Pownall
- 13
B:
Jasmene Duymaz
- 2
D:
Keira Guerriero
- 16
SA:
Kaitlyn Pownall
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | SUNY Niagara | Jefferson Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .175 | .145 |
| Blocks | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Digs | 35 | 70 |
| Aces | 8 | 23 |
September 8, 2025
The Lady Cannoneers opened their season with grit and determination, splitting their weekend matches 1–1. After a hard-fought five-set battle against Erie CC that ended in a narrow loss, the team bounced back with focus and fire to defeat Niagara CC 3–1.
Key Performances:
- Kills: Kaitlyn Pownall led the charge with 24 kills, followed by Keira Guerriero and Jasmene Duymaz with 13 each.
- Service Aces: Pownall also topped the ace chart with 11, while Kali Waltz added 9. Abigail Rudd and Brooke Finster each contributed 3.
- Assists: Waltz and Rudd shared the spotlight with 24 assists apiece, and Lilian De Alba added 13.
- Digs: Pownall anchored the defense with 31 digs, Waltz added 28, and Guerriero tallied 16.
- Blocks: Duymaz led with 3 blocks, while Leah Ingerson and Bryce Ste-Marie each had 2.
This weekend proved the Lady Cannoneers are a team with heart, hustle, and the hunger to compete. They'll be back on their home court tomorrow night, September 9 at 6 PM, facing off against Onondaga CC. Let's rally behind them as they continue to build momentum and chase greatness.
