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0
Canisius CAN 6-17, 4-10 MAAC
3
Winner Niagara University NIA 10-16, 8-6 MAAC
Canisius CAN
6-17, 4-10 MAAC
0
Final
3
Niagara University NIA
10-16, 8-6 MAAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Canisius CAN 17 23 21 (0)
Niagara University NIA 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Volleyball Sweeps Canisius

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – For the second time this season, the Niagara Purple Eagles swept rival Canisius in a dominating performance on Wednesday night.

Match Summary
  • Nicole Matheis and Alex Stone combined for 10 of Niagara's 13 kills, while Alexis Gray added 11 assists as the Purple Eagles won the first set, 25-17. After trailing 4-1, NU soared into the lead to eventually build a 20-12 advantage.
  • Niagara held its composure in rallying to take the second set which featured eight ties and six lead changes. Niagara scored four straight points to take a 23-21 lead. A kill by Madison May closed out the set at 25-23.
  • The Purple Eagles once again battled back from an early deficit. Trailing 12-7, NU tied the set at 13-13 and regained the lead on the next serve. NU's lead was trimmed to 16-15 when a kill by Stone, one of her six in the set, put Niagara up by two points as it would be the closet Canisius would get.

Purple Points
  • Niagara is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings with Canisius, including winning four straight.
  • Niagara continued to protect its home court in the series, winning seven of the last eight at the Gallagher Center.
  • Nicole Matheis led the match with 15 kills, with 18.5 points and with three aces; she also added six digs.
  • Alex Stone had 12 kills and 13.5 points.
  • Alexis Gray recorded her team-leading 11th double-double with 35 assists and 12 digs.  

Battle of the Bridge
  • Niagara earned one point in the Battle of the Bridge competition. The Purple Eagles trail 6-2, with both points coming from volleyball.

Coach's Corner
  • "We had awesome performances from our senior Alex Stone and from Nicole Matheis on the outside. Our defense did a great job of keeping the ball off the floor and Alexis Gray ran the offense very nicely. It was wonderful seeing the crowd support for the Canisius rivalry match!" – Head coach Vilis Ozols 

Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles conclude their home schedule with matches versus Quinnipiac on Saturday and Fairfield on Sunday.

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