Box Score (Valhalla, NY) - The Ulster Community College Women's Volleyball team thought they had the final set of Thursday night's match at Westchester Community College won. Up 23-16, and with all of the momentum in the world, it appeared as if the visiting Senators had completely turned the tide and would suddenly be right back in a match that they trailed 2-0. Unfortunately for Ulster, they still had Taylor Mello (Cortlandt Manor, NY/Putnam Valley HS) to contend with ... which means they really didn't have a shot.

The sophomore - playing her final home match in front of a raucous crowd at Viking Gymnasium - used her booming serve to help capture nine eight consecutive points, and shortly after Ulster tied the match at 24, the Vikings rallied once again, winning the final set 26-24, the match 3-0, and igniting a wild celebration on the court after the comeback was complete.

Speaking of comebacks, there may not be one in the entire NJCAA better than what Westchester Community College embarked on during the 2018 season. After a 7-13 finish one year ago, WCC completely reversed course, and with the win finished the 2018 season with an incredible 13-7 ledger. The win also earns the Vikings a #2 seed for Tuesday night's Mid-Hudson Conference Championships when Westchester will face Rockland Community College, who the Vikings swept two days ago. Westchester has also clinched a spot in the upcoming NJCAA Region XV Championships after not qualifying one season ago. The seeding, opponent, and location for the Region XV playoffs will be determined after this weekend's action.

Westchester won the match, 25-10, 25-20, 26-24 to finish the 2018 season with a 5-1 record at home.

Prior to the match, Mello and four other sophomores were honored for their contributions to the program, Athletic Department, and community, and all played a huge part in the sweep. Madison Young (Hartsdale, NY/Woodlands HS) led WCC with 11 kills and added five blocks. Lindsay Leggio (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac HS) chipped in 22 assists. Mello had 11 digs to go with six kills, and Alysha Owens (Mount Vernon, NY/Mount Vernon HS) chipped in nine kills. Also for Westchester, Gwynneth Gumbs (North Salem, NY/North Salem HS) enjoyed a fine night overall, giving the Vikings several huge plays.

Westchester's last four wins this season were via a sweep.

The Vikings now have five days off before their tilt with the 2017 Mid-Hudson Conference Champions. The match (and Championship Round) will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Orange Community College at a time to be determined. The start time will be announced on GoWCCVikings.com and on all WCC Athletic social media vehicles.