DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Nov. 13, 2025) – The Mercy University Volleyball Team hosts ECC foe Molloy University for Senior Day on Saturday, November 15th at 12 p.m.
Who, When and Where
Date/Time: Saturday, November 15th 12 p.m.
Records: Mercy (17-4, 10-1 ECC), Molloy (17-7, 10-1 ECC)
Location: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Last Meeting vs. Molloy
Mercy earned a 3-0 win at Molloy on October 18, 2025.
Scouting the Mavericks
Mercy went 16-11 last season, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. The Mavericks qualified for the ECC Championship for the fifth straight season and finished as Runner-Up for the first time since 2005. Head Coach Ana Todorovic and the Mavericks were picked first in the ECC Preseason Poll. Leading the returners for the Mavericks is junior Adriana Rivera Rodriguez who was named ECC Setter of the Year and AVCA First Team All-Region in 2024 after recording 1,031 assists, 183 digs and 44 blocks last season. Senior Gabriela Bieniek also returns after being named AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention last year. Bieniek ended the 2024 season with 333 kills, 55 aces and 222 digs. Sophomore Grace Dilena returns after being named ECC Rookie of the Year last season. Dilena finished with 334 kills and 211 digs in 2024. Senior Samantha Cooney is back after posting 122 digs and 10 aces and senior Marichelle Rodriguez returns after recording 17 aces last season. Juniors Mia Illes-Hair and Janneliz Rodriguez Fuentes are back after combining for 164 kills and 99 blocks last season. Todorovic will also rely upon freshmen Isabella Brown, Ella Buonauro, Kori Sessions, Sophia Chapman, Kamila Colon Estades and Sophia Stack.
The Mavericks are coming off a 3-0 win over Queens on Wednesday. Mercy was led by junior Adriana Rivera Rodriguez who had a double-double and by senior Gabriela Bieniek and sophomore Grace Dilena who combined for 29 kills. Bieniek was named ECC Co-Player of the Week on Monday, Rivera Rodriguez was named Setter of the Week and freshman Kamila Colon was tabbed Rookie of the Week. Rivera Rodriguez was named ECC Setter of the Week last week and Bieniek and junior Mia Illes-Hair were tabbed to the Honor Roll. Rivera Rodriguez and Bieniek were named to the ECC Honor Roll on October 27th. Rivera Rodriguez was named ECC Player of the Week on October 20th, freshman Kamila Colon was named Defensive Player of the Week and sophomore Grace Dilena was named to the Honor Roll. Bieniek was named ECC Player of the Week on October 13th, Illes-Hair was tabbed Defensive Player of the Week and Rivera Rodriguez was named to the Honor Roll. Illes-Hair was named ECC Player of the Week on October 6th, sophomore Grace Dilena was tabbed Defensive Player of the Week and Rivera Rodriguez was named Setter of the Week. Dilena and Rivera Rodriguez were named to the ECC Honor Roll on September 29th. Bieniek and Rivera Rodriguez were named to the ECC Honor Roll on September 22nd. Rivera Rodriguez was named ECC Setter of the Week on September 15th and Bieniek and Dilena were tabbed to the Honor Roll. Bieniek and Rivera Rodriguez were both named to the ECC Honor Roll on September 8th. The Mavericks have been led by Bieniek who has a team-high 310 kills on the year with 147 digs. Bieniek leads the ECC and is ranked No. 14 nationally in kills per set (4.19). Rivera Rodriguez has a team-high 684 assists with a team-high 182 digs and senior Samantha Cooney is fifth on the team with 145 digs. Dilena is second on the team with 273 kills and 164 digs and Illes-Hair has a team-high 72 blocks. Colon ranks third on the team with 154 digs. The Mavericks are off to their best start since 2001. Mercy is currently ranked third in the NCAA East Regional Rankings released on Wednesday. Mercy has their most wins since 2005 and with a win would have their first ECC Regular Season Championship since 2001. With a win, Mercy will host next week's ECC Championship. The Mavericks are 12-26 in their last 38 meetings against Molloy. Mercy will honor seniors Samantha Cooney, Marichelle Rodriguez and Gabriela Bieniek in a ceremony prior to the match.
Scouting the Lions
Molloy is coming off a 3-0 win over STAC on Wednesday. The Lions were picked fifth in the ECC Preseason Poll after going 14-12 last season. With a win, Molloy will have their first ECC Regular Season Championship since 2019. The Lions are ranked seventh in the latest NCAA East Regional Rankings. Molloy is led by Erin Stanley who has a team-high 223 kills with 60 blocks. Haven Trechter is second on the team with 218 kills and Aria Miller has a team-high 346 digs. Julia Zalta has a team-high 478 assists and Ilaria Micol Chiericati has a team-high 65 blocks.
Next Game
Mercy will play in the ECC Championship on Friday, November 21st.
