MORRISVILLE, N.Y. – The Morrisville State Volleyball team split their first day of NEAC Pool Play at Keuka College. The Mustangs dropped their first match of the afternoon 3-0 against Wells College. Morrisville returned to the win column in their second match defeating Cazenovia College 3-1 to improve their overall NEAC record to 5-3.

Emilee Niejadlik led the way offensively for Morrisville against Wells, picking up five kills.

Niejadlik kicked it up a notch against Cazenovia, recording nine kills. LaVere also stepped up for the Mustangs, recording 11 kills. LaVere also added three of the Mustangs' eight service aces.

With today's split, the Mustangs jump one spot in the NEAC standings. Morrisville currently sits fifth in the standings. The top six teams will qualify for the Conference Tournament.

Morrisville will take the court against Pool Play host, Keuka College on Sunday at 2 PM.

Morrisville State College's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.

The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2016 issue and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2016 Best Colleges rankings. For more information about Morrisville State College, visit www.morrisville.edu.