HACKENSACK, N.J. - Women's volleyball (7-17, 2-8 NEC) swept NEC opponent Merrimack (0-25, 0-10 NEC) in the Rothman Center on Saturday.

Inside the Box Score

• The Knights notched 46 kills as a team on a .313 clip, their highest amount of kills in a three-setter this season.

• Graduate student Miriam Stingl posted her 200th kill and fifth double-double of the season with 16 kills and 11 digs on a .378 clip. 

• Hitting a .360 average, sophomore Madisyn Beirne recorded 12 kills and two service aces for a total 14.5 points.

• Exchange student Pauline Giordano anchored the Knights with a season-high 35 assists along with nine digs for the defense.

How it Happened

• With the score knotted at seven in the first set, the Knights went on a five-kill streak to force a lead. The Warriors responded with a five-point run of their own, but couldn't close the gap. With 17 kills on a .368 clip, the Knights secured the set 25-16.

• The Warriors established an edge early in set two but could not sustain it. Stingl and Beirne tallied a combined 13 kills to push the Knights into the lead. Holding Merrimack to a .146 clip, the Knights took the set 25-18.

• FDU commanded set three with five service aces and three blocks. A final pair of kills by Beirne sealed the set for the Knights as they dropped Merrimack 25-17.

Thoughts from Coach France

"The Knights had a great team performance. We performed well in every aspect of today's match and we hope to sustain that in the future."

Next Up

The Knights will return to the Rothman Center next weekend to take on CCSU on Friday at 7 p.m. followed by Sacred Heart at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Our women's volleyball senior day will take place on Saturday's match against Sacred Heart.
 

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