2007 Season in Review
Panthers Narrowly Miss Playoffs
Purchase, NY -- After a winless campaign in 2006, the Purchase College women’s volleyball team narrowly missed the playoffs this season – the team’s first in the highly competitive Skyline Conference.
The Panthers were in the playoff hunt until their final tri-match of the season against league rivals Farmingdale State and St. Joseph’s – Patchogue. Though hard fought, the Panthers were overmatched and they dropped both 3-0. The Panthers finished the season 5-24, with a record of 2-7 in conference play. The Panthers, who at season’s end won the Skyline Conference Sportsmanship Award, had some strong individual performances this fall, which they will look to build upon for next year.
Outside hitter Michelle Fetky (FR/Lk. Ronkonkoma, NY) was twice named Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week for her outstanding play. Fetky was a strong all-around player for the Panthers, finishing among team leaders in a number of key categories. She finished second on the team in kills with 139, and her 151 digs was good for third on the team.
The Panthers also got a strong performance out of Janina Martinez (SR/Yonkers, NY). Martinez finished with 180 kills, 206 digs and 60 blocks – all of which lead the team.
Kimberly Durbin (SO/Selden, NY) had a solid season as well, leading the team with 264 assists.
Although they fell short of the playoffs this year, they are returning a number of core players as they look to make strides next fall.
-Michael Wimmer
