NEWARK, NJ – The NJIT women's volleyball team drop to FDU in four sets on Wednesday night ahead of the Highlanders conference matchup on Friday.

Set Scores
Set 1: FDU - 25 | NJIT - 23
Set 2: FDU - 25 | NJIT - 21
Set 3: NJIT - 25 | NJIT – 23
Set 4: FDU – 25 | NJIT – 16

The Highlanders commanded most of the opening set jumping ahead to a 16-9 lead, but FDU was able to build some momentum after an early timeout. The Knights were able to use that momentum to regain the lead late in the first set, but the Highlanders showed fight as they battled point for point with the Knights. Despite the Highlanders' resilience, the Knights were able to pull away and take the lead.

In the second set of the match, the Highlanders grabbed the opening point but quickly fell behind as the aggressive attack from the Knights continued over from the first set. Much like the Knights in set one, the Highlanders out of a timeout went on a 4-0 run to get back within striking distance and stayed with two of the Knights throughout the set. However, the Knights were able to pull away and gain a two-set lead.

The third set of the match was dominated by the Knights from start however the Highlanders were able to draw within two points of the Knights late in the set and went on a run to close out the set and secure the set win to keep the match alive.

Fourth and final set of the match was much like the third set which was dominated by the Knights from the start. Unlike the previous set, the Knights were able to close out the set and win the midweek matchup.

Senior outside hitter Mariana Cova led the way for the Highlanders, leading the team with 12 points, 11 kills and 16 digs.

Up Next
NJIT starts America East play on Friday the 26th where the Highlanders welcome conference foe UMBC to the WEC for a 6:00 p.m. start.