SUNY New Paltz Women’s Volleyball Pushes NJAC Favorite Kean to Five Sets

NEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s volleyball team nearly completed a furious comeback against NJAC preseason favorite Kean University Tuesday night in the Hawk Center, rallying from a two-set deficit before ultimately falling in five sets. The Cougars entered the season atop the NJAC preseason coaches’ poll after receiving seven first-place votes, while the Hawks were tabbed as the conference’s dark horse at No. 6 in their inaugural season in the league. Kean remained unbeaten in NJAC play with the victory, improving to 3-0 in conference action, while SUNY New Paltz moved to 7-13 overall. SUNY New…