Borough of Manhattan Community College Athletics

Men's Volleyball Open Season With A Decisive Victory Over Hostos

2/19/2026 3:23:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY -  The BMCC Panthers Men's Volleyball team opened the 2026 campaign with a decisive victory over CUNY foe Hostos Community College.  In what was the season opener for both programs, the Panthers left no doubt winning the 1st set by a score of 25-12.  Sets 2 and 3 followed a similar suite with the Panthers taking those by a score of 25-19 and 25-14 in route to a 3-0 victory.  On the offensive end, sophomores Jeriel Peguero (Dominican Republic) and Chance Longmore (Queens, New York) led the Panthers attack finishing with 11 kills and 9 kills, respectively.  Defensively, Longmore and fellow sophomore Mansur Lechiev (Republic of Dagestan) stood tall for the Panthers, with each contributing 2 solo blocks a piece.  

PANTHERS LEADERS

• Kills: Jeriel Peguero (11), Chance Longmore (9), Sebastian Brath (8)
• Assists: Jordi Toapanta (8), Mansur Lechiev (4)
• Digs: Sebastian Brath (12), Haider Ali (8), Jeriel Peguero (7), Mansur Lechiev (7)
• Blocks: Chance Longmore (6.5), Mansur Lechiev (4.5), Kevin Moreno (3)

With the win, BMCC starts the year 1-0 overall (1-0 in region, 1-0 in conference).  The Panthers return to action this Saturday, February 21st, for a huge Region XV double dual vs. the #4 and #8 teams in country - Nassau Community College and Monroe University - Bronx.  Action is slated to start at 12pm between your Panthers and the (#8) Monroe Express, with the match vs. (#4) Nassau to follow.