Castine, ME – The SUNY Canton women's volleyball team closed out its first season in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) falling to defending champion Maine Maritime Academy 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-9) on Saturday afternoon.

The Mariners (22-6) jumped out to a 15-7 lead as they secured a 25-13 opening set victory. The Roos (14-13) held a 9-7 lead in the second set and led late, 20-18. The teams continued to exchange points down the stretch but the Mariners scored three straight to claim the 25-22 second set victory. MMA used its second set momentum to jump out to an 8-0 lead in the third set as they closed out the match in straight sets, 25-9.

Marissa Ixtlahuac led the Roos with eight kills hitting .333 (8-1-21), while Melissa McMaster added six kills. Peyton Robinson dished out 21 assists and tied a match-best with 12 digs. Jenna Roat also posted double digit digs with 11.

Peyton Robinson and Jenna Roat were named to the All-Tournament team for their performances throughout the NAC Tournament.

NAC Volleyball All-Tournament Team

Mary Grace Power – Husson

Devine Hoskie - UMaine-Presque Isle

Peyton Robinson – SUNY Canton

Jenna Roat – SUNY Canton

Jessica D'Auria – Maine Maritime

Sydney Adams – Maine Maritime

Alexa Cacacie – MVP - Maine Maritime

This concludes the 2018 season for the SUNY Canton women's volleyball team, while the Mariners earn the NAC's automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.