BOSTON – The Northeastern volleyball team is set to open the 2022 season at the Northwestern Tournament on Friday, August 26 through Saturday, August 27. The Huskies are slated to face UTEP at 1 pm ET on Friday, followed by Pacific at 6 pm ET. Northeastern will then take on host Northwestern on Saturday at 3:30 pm ET.
THREE THINGS TO KNOW:
- Preseason Honors: Seniors Erica Staunton, Nailah Jenkins, and Kayla Martin earned CAA preseason honors, announced by the league on Wednesday, August 17. Staunton was tabbed to the Preseason Team, and Jenkins and Martin were named Honorable Mentions. Staunton led the Huskies in 2021 with 246 kills, Jenkins finished second on the squad in kills with 193, and Martin was stellar on defense last season, tallying 400 digs which led the team.
- Fresh Faces: Northeastern welcomed the additions of three freshmen and two transfers to the roster this season. Natalia Hagopian, Pono Gacutan, and Ellie Williams look to make their collegiate debuts, and graduate student transfers Nikiya Mitchell and Laura Seeger look to make their debuts in a Husky uniform. Mitchell joined Northeastern from 2021 CAA Champion Towson, and Seeger previously was at 2021 MAAC Champion Fairfield.
- Double Trouble: Staunton tallied double-digit kills in 12 matches last season, highlighted by a career-high 21-kill performance vs. Elon. Jenkins also had 10 matches with double-digit kills.
After their trip to Illinois, the Huskies will be back in action at the Duke Tournament on Friday, September 2 through Saturday, September 3.
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