Men’s Volleyball Falls To John Jay, Hunter
By Owen Russell
The men’s volleyball team dropped two matches this week, making it three straight losses for the Bulldogs.
Brooklyn’s first match of the week came against John Jay on Tuesday, Mar. 14. For the first time this season, the contest did not end in a sweep. All of Brooklyn’s matches so far have been decided in three sets, regardless of win or loss. The Bulldogs struggled in the first two sets, losing both by double digits (25-12, 25-15). In the third, Brooklyn found a second gear, avoiding the sweep, and beating the Bloodhounds 25-18. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs could not replicate that success in the fourth set, losing by double digits yet again (25-15). Brooklyn found themselves at the mercy of John Jay’s serve, allowing 15 aces. Sophomore David Lema led the Bulldogs with 22 assists. Junior Tommy Min led the team with 13 kills.
In their second loss of the week, Brooklyn came against Hunter on Thursday, Mar. 16. The Bulldogs suffered a three-set sweep for the 10th time this season. Hunter won by double digits in the first two sets (25-12, 25-10). Brooklyn battled back in third, but still suffered a loss (25-18). Brooklyn got hammered on kills in this match. They allowed 43 kills to the Purple Hawks, while only scoring 17 of their own. Tommy Min scored seven of those 17 kills, leading the Bulldogs yet again.
Women’s Softball Knocks It Out Of The Park
By Owen Russell
The women’s softball team kicked off its season this past week with a double header against Yeshiva University on Thursday, Mar. 16.
The Bulldogs dominated both games of the double-header, winning by a combined score of 28-3. In game one, the Bulldogs jumped out of the gate with four runs in the first inning, but allowed two runs to Yeshiva. After the first, Brooklyn blanked the competition. Pitcher Danielle Guzzardi held the Maccabees scoreless for the final five innings, striking out 12 along the way. The Bulldogs piled on from there, scoring six more runs to blowout the home team. Catcher Kaitlyn Belfield was lights out from the batter’s box. She recorded three hits in three at bats, while knocking in two runs and crossing the plate three times herself.
Brooklyn blistered their opponent even more in the second game of Thursday’s double-header. The Bulldogs scored 18 runs while only allowing one to the Maccabees. Pitcher Danielle Guzzardi pitched another phenomenal outing, striking out ten batters and giving up just three hits. Brooklyn’s offense exploded in the fifth inning, scoring nine runs on eight hits. Center fielder Isabelle Frank and third baseman Yesileidy Paulino both accounted for four RBIs (runs batted in) each. Catcher Kaitlyn Belfield led the team with four hits.
Men’s Tennis Sweeps York
By Owen Russell
The men’s tennis team walloped York College on Friday, Mar. 15.
Securing their first win against the Cardinals, the Bulldogs swept the competition in nine different matches. In the three doubles matches, the Bulldogs won by a combined score of 24-3. In the six singles matches, Brooklyn astoundingly almost shutout the Cardinals. York scored one point across six matches. Sophomore Ryan Sham scored a victory in both #1 slots. He won #1 doubles 8-1 with junior Craig Pazarecki by his side. In #1 singles, Sham beat his opponent 6-0 in the first set, and 6-1 in the second. The Bulldogs kicked off their conference schedule with a statement victory. The CUNYAC has been put on notice.