ALBANY, NY — The NJIT women's volleyball team battled UAlbany on Friday night but came up short against the Great Danes, falling in straight sets at University Gym in America East play.
NJIT kept the opening set close, recording 14 kills and hitting .265. The Highlanders challenged UAlbany throughout the frame, but the Great Danes pulled away late to take the set, 25-22.
The Highlanders continued to compete in the second set, recording 13 kills. However, UAlbany maintained its offensive rhythm and secured a 25-20 win to take a two-set lead.
NJIT looked to extend the match in the third set, but UAlbany closed out the contest with a 25-21 victory to complete the sweep.
Freshman Maria Kurnatowska led the Highlanders with seven kills while hitting .417, adding one solo block and four block assists. Freshman Kayden Campbell also recorded six kills while hitting .417, while both junior Aries Fontaine and freshman Tereza Motalova each contributed six kills. Sophomore Martina Gonzalo Cortes finished with five kills.
Junior Cece Marino led the way with 16 assists, while junior Finley McAndrew recorded 12 assists and a team-high nine digs. Marino followed with six digs and freshman Mya Lei-Butters contributed five digs.
NJIT finished with 34 kills, 33 assists and 37 digs in the match.
Up Next
The Highlanders return Newark and welcome Bryant on Friday, the 30th with first serve scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
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