HACKENSACK, N.J. - Women's volleyball (8-17, 3-8 NEC) defeated NEC opponent Central Connecticut (8-15, 5-6 NEC) in four sets at the Rothman Center on Friday.
Inside the Box Score
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On a .393 clip, graduate student Miriam Stingl paced the Knights with 12 kills. Senior Sophia Spiridonakos followed with 11 kills of her own, along with two service aces and a block for 13.5 points.
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Exchange student Pauline Giordano posted a double-double on the night, anchoring FDU with 33 assists and 12 digs. With three blocks and two kills, Giordano contributed to the Knights' cause on both sides of the ball.
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Hitting a .625 average, senior Brooke Stevens recorded five kills along with a pair of solo blocks.
How it Happened
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The Knights jumped into control early in set one on a six-point run. On a .524 clip, the Knights sustained the momentum, dropping the Blue Devils 25-16.
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In set two the Knights posted 12 kills, hitting a .310 average as a team. FDU took an early 7-3 lead following a pair of kills off assists by Giordano. The Blue Devils responded with a series of attacks to get within a point of the Knights and force an FDU timeout. A final kill by Spiridonakos closed the set in favor of the Knights, 25-22.
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CCSU found a rhythm on offense in the third set, taking an early five-point advantage. With 14 kills, the Blue Devils took the third set 25-17.
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The final set was a back-and-forth affair until a five-point run with a service ace by Rivas broke open an FDU lead. The Blue Devils trailed close behind, but a final attack by Stingl sealed the set for the Knights, defeating CCSU 25-22.
Thoughts from Coach France
"The Knights played inspired volleyball tonight against the Blue Devils. We rode the arm of Miriam with defensive help from Allegra and Pauline. A solid win for our program as we move forward with our season."
Next Up
The Knights will close home play on Saturday as they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers in the Rothman Center. Senior day will take place at 4 p.m. prior to the first serve.
