SUNY New Paltz Splits Saturday at Union Tournament

SCHENECTADY, NY – The State University of New York New Paltz women’s volleyball team split a pair of matches Saturday at the Union Tournament, falling to host Union College in straight sets before bouncing back with a sweep over Plattsburgh State inside Viniar Athletic Center. The Hawks fell to the Garnet, 25-18, 25-23 and 29-27, before taking down the Cardinals, 25-17, 25-20 and 25-12 to end the afternoon on a high note. Union controlled the opening set despite SUNY New Paltz finding some momentum later in the frame. Consecutive kills from Maria Weigand and Christine Balbona helped get the Hawks…