NEWARK, NJ — The NJIT women's volleyball team came up short against Binghamton on Friday night, falling to the Bearcats in straight sets at the Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness & Events Center.
Binghamton took the opening set, 25-17, using a strong offensive performance to gain an early advantage. NJIT recorded nine kills in the frame and looked to respond in the second set.
The Highlanders put together a stronger effort in the second, recording 13 kills and keeping the set close. However, Binghamton held on for a 25-21 win to take a two-set lead.
NJIT continued to fight in the third set, matching the Bearcats point-for-point in an extended frame. The Highlanders recorded 14 kills in the set and pushed the score beyond 25, but Binghamton ultimately secured the 28-26 victory to complete the sweep.
Junior
Aries Fontaine led the way for the Highlanders with nine kills. Freshman
Tereza Motalova and junior
Ema Torres both added seven kills. Freshman duo of
Maria Kurnatowska and
Kayden Campbell each recorded four kills, with Kurnatowska added two assists and two total blocks.
Junior pair of
Cece Marino and
Finley McAndrew each finished with 12 assists. Marino also recorded 10 digs and two service aces, while McAndrew added 11 digs and one ace. Freshman
Joaneliz Maisonet contributed 10 digs, and Campbell added seven digs and a solo block.
Up Next
The Highlanders are back on the road and take on UAlbany on Friday, the 23rd with first serve scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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