Riverdale, NY (October 29, 2003) - The Lady Jaspers defeated MAAC foe Iona (15-10, 4-1) in three straight matches, with scores of 30-27, 30-20, and 30-23. With the win, Manhattan remains undefeated in the conference (7-0), making their overall record 14-10. Senior tri-captain Luka Van Cauteren led the way for the Lady Jaspers totaling 18 kills, 16 assists and 11digs with a .371 hitting percentage.
Sophomore Maggie Pfeifer added 16 kills with an outstanding .789 hitting percentage and freshman Whitney Judkins recorded 3 kills, 3 service aces and 3 block assists, in the win. With the victory Manhattan manages to go undefeated in the month of October.
Leading the way for the Gaels were Emily Mansur who tallied 24 assists and 12 digs, and Chrystal Vasquez who recorded 7 kills with a .538 hitting percentage.
The Lady Jaspers head back into action on Saturday when they host Fairleigh Dickinson at 2 pm. Manhattan will also host Sacred Heart on Monday at 7 pm.