NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Liana Tolliver recorded a match-high 13 kills as Niagara volleyball swept past Merrimack in straight sets (25-21, 25-12, 25-21) in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (11-10, 7-3 MAAC) dominated at the service line, recording nine aces with Kylie Blessing leading the way with five. Bella Peroni anchored the defense with a match-high 22 digs, while Kinga Wronska added 12 digs and nine kills.
 
Niagara hit .209 as a team, with Laryssa Imbuzeiro contributing an efficient six kills on .294 hitting to go along with four blocks.
 
The Purple Eagles were particularly sharp in the second set, hitting .323 while holding Merrimack to a negative hitting percentage en route to their most decisive set win of the match.
 
Niagara Notes
• Saturday marked the first meeting all-time between Niagara and Merrimack.
• The Purple and White are 7-3 in league play, marking the programs best start to conference action under head coach Ren Cefra.
• Niagara's 43 kills is tied for the it's second most in a three set match this season.
• The Purple Eagles mathed their season-high with nine aces.
 
Up Next
Niagara will take on Quinnipiac at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.