RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Niagara volleyball continued its strong conference play, sweeping Manhattan 3-0 (25-22, 32-30, 26-24) in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (10-9, 6-2 MAAC) were led by junior outside hitter Liana Tolliver, who posted a match-high 14 kills. Senior Payton Lee added 10 kills with a .300 hitting percentage.
 
Niagara's defense proved crucial, with sophomore libero Bella Peroni anchoring the back row with 23 digs. Freshman setter Paisley Ka'ahanui orchestrated the offense with 17 assists, while junior Kylie Blessing contributed 14 assists and a team-high three service aces.
 
The Purple Eagles showed resilience in a tightly contested second set, eventually prevailing 32-30 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the match and before going on to take set three by the final score of 26-24.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara improves to 30-26 all-time against Manhattan, including a 9-1 record in the last 10 meetings and a six-match win streak over the Jaspers.
• With her four blocks on the afternoon, senior Laryssa Imbuzeiro has 394 career blocks, trailing Tammy Greek (412) for second all-time.
• NU's 46 kills against the Jaspers is its most in a three-set match this season.
• Tolliver recorded her fifth conference match with 10 or more kills this season and eighth overall.
 
Up Next
Niagara will take on Iona on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.