BOX SCORE (PDF)
Wilmington, NC. – Junior outside hitter
Erica Staunton tallied 17 kills and junior middle blocker
Nailah Jenkins notched 14 kills on a .500 hitting percentage to lead the Huskies volleyball team (8-8, 4-2 CAA) to a thrilling five set victory over UNCW (2-13, 1-3 CAA) on Sunday at Hanover Hall.
The Huskies battled back after losing the first set, taking the next two for a 2-1 advantage in the match. The Seahawks won the fourth set to force it go five, but Northeastern held on for the win in a close 15-13 final set.
- Along with her big day on offense, Jenkins tallied three service aces and eight digs.
- Junior outside hitter Evelyn Gonzalez had six kills and six digs.
- Freshman setter Jessica Frannea recorded her first collegiate double-double with 40 assists and 12 digs.
- Sophomore defensive specialist Maddie Donaphon tallied a season-high 13 digs.
- Freshman libero Sahitya Krishnamurthy had a stellar day on defense, leading the Huskies with 26 digs.
- Northeastern outblocked UNCW 18-10.
- The Huskies have tallied double-digit blocks in 12 matches so far this season.
The Huskies will host Delaware on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17. First serve from Solomon Court for both matches is at 1 pm, and can be streamed on
FloVolleyball.
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