Daemen rallied to force a fifth set at Molloy, then fell 16-14 after leading 13-11 and taking a 14-13 edge. Ten Wildcats recorded kills, led by Mina Faw’s season-high 14, but Molloy closed with three straight points to win 3-2.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 18-25, 26-24, 16-25, 25-18, 14-16.
  • Daemen’s record: 11-10 overall, 3-4 in East Coast Conference play.
  • Mina Faw: 14 kills and 15.5 points.
  • Maddie Schamaun: 22 assists, 16 digs and a season-high five aces.
Yes, But

Daemen showed resilience by recovering from two set losses to force a deciding set, but couldn’t convert its late lead into a win. Molloy, now 5-3 in conference play, took the final three points.

What’s Next

Daemen wraps up its road trip with a noon match at Queens on Sunday.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats’ balanced attack and comeback kept the match within reach, but Molloy delivered when the deciding set was on the line.