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Hall
0
Quinnipiac QUI 5-14, 4-2 MAAC
3
Winner Niagara NIA 9-5, 5-0 MAAC
Quinnipiac QUI
5-14, 4-2 MAAC
0
Final
3
Niagara NIA
9-5, 5-0 MAAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Quinnipiac QUI 14 21 22 (0)
Niagara NIA 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Niagara Sweeps Quinnipiac For Eighth Straight Win

SCORE: Niagara 3, Quinnipiac 0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-22)
RECORDS: Niagara (9-5, 5-0 MAAC), Quinnipiac (5-14, 4-2 MAAC)

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles volleyball team swept the Quinnipiac Bobcats in straight sets to earn their eighth straight victory, while remaining undefeated at home and in conference play.

Match Summary
Niagara was able to take care of business quickly against Quinnipiac. After starting the first set tied at five apiece, the Purple Eagles went on a 15-6 run, to give them a comfortable lead, 20-11. Niagara led by as many as 11 late before claiming the first set, 25-14.
 
Similar to the second set, the game was tied early through ten points, 5-5. The Purple Eagles continued their strong play with an 11-5 run, giving Niagara a 16-10 lead. Despite a strong comeback attempt by Quinnipiac to cut the lead down to two late, 22-20, the Purple Eagles were able to close out the set, winning by a final of 25-21.
 
The third and final set started off rough for the Purple Eagles, trailing the Bobcats by as many as five early, down 12-7. Niagara then went on a 12-7 run of their own however, which tied the set 19-19. Ending on a 6-3 run, including a crucial pair of kills from Jada Carrol, the Purple Eagles were able to win the set and shut out Quinnipiac for their eighth straight victory and their fifth straight win against MAAC competition.   
 
Eagle's Eye On…
  • Jada Carrol led the team in kills and points, with 10 and 11.5, respectively.
  • Rachel Hall recorded a team-leading 22 assists, her fifth match of the season with at least 20 assists.
  • Rylee Hunt finished with 15 digs, giving her double-digit digs in 13 of her 14 matches this season.
  • Madison May tied her season-high in kills with five.
 
Inside The Numbers
  • Niagara's eight match win streak stands as their longest since the 2011 season, when the team won 15 straight matches.
  • The Purple Eagles are now 10-0 in the regular season against the Bobcats.
  • NU is 5-0 in the MAAC for the first time since 2011.
  • Niagara finished the match with a season-best .407 hitting percentage.
  • The Purple Eagles have now recorded at least five blocks in each of their last three matches.
     
Coach's Corner
  • "That was a really nice win for the players. I thought we came out with great intensity and I thought our offense, particularly our middles and our right sides, were very effective. Quinnipiac is a very good team and showed great heart even as they're a little banged up with injuries." – head coach Vilis Ozols
 
Up Next
  • NU concludes the weekend on Sunday at 1 p.m. when it takes on the two-time defending MAAC Champion Fairfield Stags.
 
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