HACKENSACK, Nj- FDU women's volleyball (6-10, 1-0) took home a victory in their first NEC match of the season at Stratis Arena defeating Merrimack (5-11, 0-1) 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-16.) 

• The Knights had 38 kills (.295) eight from both Tatijana Fucka and Sofia Rampazzo, and seven from Kylie Nott.
• Merrimack hit -.043 on the match.
• Tessa Fisk was dominant at the net with five blocks and five kills. 
• Both Fisk and Hannah Schmidt had two aces each. 

Set 1 

• Set one started with an instant kill to the middle back from Fucka followed by an ace from Sophia Spiridonakos setting a great pace for the Knights.
• Merrimack was sluggish early resulting in hitting errors (-.114) and nothing got past Fisk with three blocks
• FDU took the set 25-14.

Set 2

• Set 2 started with two aces from Schmidt. Following a kill from Fisk with the score 16-15, the home side pulled ahead to win the set 25-17 with a set-winning block from Spiridonakos.

Set 3 

•  FDU was able to get on several short runs early in set three at 10-4 and 14-5 to create a gap and keep it throughout. FDU would close the set 24-16.

"Feels good to start conference play with a win." Coach David Nguyen said. "We are working hard in practice, and it shows on the court. Another match tomorrow to keep getting better."

"I think there is a very positive feeling going into tomorrow," captain Tessa Fisk said. "It was really motivating to get a conference sweep at home and all around we just feel really optimistic for not only tomorrow but the rest of the season!"

FDU is back tomorrow to compete against the newest NEC member, Stonehill at 4 p.m. in the Stratis Arena. Watch all the action live on NEC Front Row. 

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