DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Sept. 18, 2025) – The Mercy University Volleyball Team plays at Felician University on Friday, September 19th at 7 p.m.
Who, When and Where
Date/Time: Friday, September 19th 7 p.m.
Records: Mercy (3-1), Felician (2-5)
Location: Rutherford, N.J.
Last Meeting vs. Felician
Mercy earned a 3-0 win over Felician on September 20, 2024.
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 Southern Connecticut State on Tuesday. Mercy was led by junior Adriana Rivera Rodriguez who had a double-double. Rivera Rodriguez was named ECC Setter of the Week on Monday and senior Gabriela Bieniek and sophomore Grace Dilena were tabbed to the Honor Roll. Bieniek and Rivera Rodriguez were both named to the ECC Honor Roll last week. The Mavericks have been led by Bieniek who has a team-high 64 kills on the year with 33 digs. Rivera Rodriguez has a team-high 147 assists with 33 digs and senior Samantha Cooney has a team-high 51 digs. Dilena is second on the team with 59 kills and 40 digs and junior Janneliz Rodriguez Fuentes has a team-high 17 blocks. Mercy looks to start 4-1 for the second straight year and looks to beat Felician for the 11th straight time.
Scouting the Golden Falcons
Felician is coming off a 3-2 loss at Bridgeport on Wednesday. The Golden Falcons were picked fourth in the CACC North Division Preseason Poll after going 9-20 last season, falling in the CACC Championship Quarterfinals. Felician has been led by Rowan Jensen who has a team-high 53 kills and is second with 63 digs. Sandra Galas is second on the team with 50 kills and Kayden Mallette has a team-high 65 digs. Sophia Watterson has a team-high 114 assists and Faith Sibert has a team-high 12 blocks.
Next Game
Mercy resumes action on Tuesday, September 23rd when they play at Adelphi at 6 p.m.
