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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