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2002 CUNYAC / State Farm  Community College Women's Volleyball Tournament

F.I.T. Takes 2002 Title In Five Games

NEW YORK, NY - Fashion Institute of Technology won the 2002 CUNY Athletic Conference / State Farm Women's Volleyball Tournament, beating perennial brides' mate Bronx Community College 25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-5. In the process snapping Borough of Manhattan Community College's six-year winning streak, the longest in CUNY Community College history in any sport, on the school's home court. Actually, F.I.T. or Bronx has finished in second place each of those last six years.

“This team is tough," said Fashion head coach Alicia Jimenez. “It was a really long day but we proved to be the strongest from start to finish. I'm proud of the way that this team came together today."

The Tigers (3-0) took control in the third game after losing the second set and starting off down 9-8, when F.I.T. reeled off eight straight points, eventually winning the game 25-18. Although the fourth game was close, the Tigers never relinquished the lead on the way to the school's third championship in the tournament's 16-year history. Individually, F.I.T. was led by freshman middle hitter Elizabeth Otero, who was named Tournament Most Valuable Player. F.I.T. also received strong contributions from freshman outside hitter Linda Santana. Bronx, led  by freshman Ivonne Soto stands at 1-3 on the season.

It was a very balanced, yet unique CUNY Tournament, with many notable highlights, including the first appearance of Hostos Community College. Granted Hostos finished 0-4 on the day, but the Kaimans made an impressive debut, winning a set from both BMCC and Bronx. BMCC ended up fourth with a 1-3 mark, while Queensborough rebounded from an 0-2 mark in the morning session with two wins in the afternoon to finish in third place.

“We had some high points today and some low points," said Otero, who hails originally from Puerto Rico, but now calls Manhattan home. “But it's feels special to be on top in the end. I couldn't have done this without the help of the enitre team."

The All-Tournament team consisted of sophomore Yessenia Nunez from BMCC, Soto from Bronx, freshman Fatima Corcino from Queensborugh and freshman Sara Botero from Hostos.

Tournament Played At Borough Of Manhattan Community College

Pool play results

Bronx defeated Manhattan 25-9, 25-19
F.I.T. defeated Queensborough 25-23, 25-21
Manhattan  defeated Hostos 25-19, 25-27, 25-14
Bronx defeated Queensborough 20-25, 25-14, 25-19
F.I.T.  defeated Manhattan 25-17, 25-19
Bronx defeated Hostos 18-25, 25-14, 25-19
Queensborough defeated Manhattan 25-21, 22-25, 25-18
F.I.T. defeated Hostos 20-25, 25-23, 25-16
Queensborough defeated Hostos 25-14, 26-24

Pool play results

F.I.T. defeated Bronx 25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-5

Tournament Most Valuable Player

Eizabeth Otero Fr. MH Fashion Institute of Technology

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