RICHMOND, Va. – Two members of the Northeastern volleyball team earned All-CAA postseason honors on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the 2022 CAA Tournament hosted in SECU Arena at Towson University. Senior outside hitter Erica Staunton was named to the All-CAA First Team, and senior middle blocker Nailah Jenkins garnered All-CAA Second Team accolades.
 
Staunton, leads the Huskies with 362 kills, averaging 4.02 per set, which ranks third in the conference. The senior has tallied double-digit kills in 21 matches this season with six double-doubles. In addition to being a force on offense, Staunton has been an integral piece from the back line, ranking third on the team with 138 digs. The Orland Park, Illinois native also notched her 1,000^th career kill in style, with a 13-kill performance against William & Mary.  
 
Jenkins is second on the team with 220 kills, averaging 2.29 per set, and tallied double-digit kills in eight matches. The Atlanta, Georgia native has a .299 overall hitting percentage, which ranks fifth in the conference. The senior also has been a key piece on defense, leading the squad with 89 total blocks, averaging 0.93 per set, highlighted by a career-high 10 blocks against Georgia.
 
The #4 Huskies will face #5 Elon in the CAA tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, November 17. First serve is slated for 1:30 pm, and can be watched on FloVolleyball.
 
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