NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Niagara volleyball got back into the win column, defeating Sacred Heart 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-21, 25-22) in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup Sunday afternoon at the Gallagher Center.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (9-9, 5-2 MAAC) were led by junior Kinga Wronska, who posted a team-high 13 kills and 12 digs. Junior Liana Tolliver contributed 11 kills and 11 digs, while senior Janiah Robinson added eight kills with a .467 hitting percentage and six blocks.
 
Niagara's balanced attack proved too much for Sacred Heart (7-12, 3-4 MAAC), despite a game-high 20 kills from Camryn Luginbuhl. The Purple Eagles outhit the Pioneers .238 to .184 and recorded 12 team blocks to Sacred Heart's six.
 
Setter Noel Perkins orchestrated Niagara's offense with 24 assists, while libero Bella Peroni anchored the defense with 11 digs and two service aces.
 
Niagara Notes
• The win marked the first for Niagara over Sacred Heart, evening the all-time series at one win apiece.
• The Purple Eagles improve to 5-3 inside the Gallagher Center.
• Niagara finished with 54 kills and 46 assists the second-most in a four-set match by NU this season.
• Niagara's 12 total blocks is its most in a four-set match this season.
• Perkins recorded a career-high with 24 assists.
• Robinson's eight kills is a career-high for the sophomore.
 
Up Next
Niagara will travel to the Big Apple to take on Manhattan (Saturday, Oct. 19) and Iona (Sunday, Oct. 20).