DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Sept. 2, 2025) – The Mercy University volleyball team opens its 2025 season on Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. when they host Caldwell University.
Who, When and Where
Date/Time: Thursday, September 4th 7 p.m.
Records (2024): Mercy (16-11), Caldwell (2-25)
Location: Judge Athletic Center
Last Meeting vs. Caldwell
Mercy earned a 3-0 win over Caldwell on October 29, 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.
Scouting the Cougars
Caldwell went 2-25 last season. The Cougars were picked fifth in the CACC North Division Preseason Poll. Leading the returners for Caldwell is Wyette Schubert-Brown who had a team-high 195 kills last season. Alexa McEwan also returns after posting 128 kills and a team-high 48 blocks in 2024. Grace Moliterno is back after recording a team-high 285 assists and Ava Railton returns after posting a team-high 185 digs in 2024.
Next Game
Mercy hosts Pace on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 p.m.
