UNE Storms Past Women’s Volleyball, 3-0

BIDDEFORD, Maine – Suffolk women's volleyball was knocked down by the University of New England in straight sets Wednesday night at Harold Alfond Forum. The Conference of New England (CNE) contest was determined by set scores 25-22, 25-18 and 25-12.  

THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 0 | University of New England 3
RECORDS: Suffolk (7-12, 2-2 CNE) | University of New England (9-7, 3-1 CNE)  

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Suffolk trailed 15-7 at the midway point to use a timeout early. Out of the break the Rams mounted a comeback on an 8-2 run to trim the gap to a pair, 17-15. The Nor'Easters stormed ahead by six once again, but that distance did not last long as the blue-and-gold battled back once again to restore the two-point edge, 21-19. See-saw action swung in the host favor as three quick points turned on set point for UNE, however, the Rams responded with three consecutive points of their own to make things interesting, 24-22. Suffolk's comeback was stopped there as Chloe Miracle put down a kill out of a Nor'Easter timeout to end the first frame. 
• The second stanza featured four lead exchanges and eight tied scores with the last locked at 17-all. From there, the Nor'Easters charged ahead as they outscored the Rams, 8-1 to lock up the set, 25-18. 
• The Rams faced a double-digit distance early on, 17-7, and were unable to climb out of that hole as UNE quickly put the set and match away, 25-12. 

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

• Sam Michon paced Suffolk's attack with eight kills on a .333 hitting clip to go along with three digs. 
• Grace Cervenka contributed seven kills, one block and one ace. 
• Chloe Clement also tallied seen kills. The senior chipped in four digs as well. 
• Aislinn Lanigan orchestrated the offense with 21 handouts. The junior's stat line featured three digs, two aces and one kill as well. 
• Kathy Mo recorded 16 digs to lead the defensive unit and the sophomore supplied three helpers. 

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk is back at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court Saturday, Oct. 11 when it welcomes Wentworth to Beacon Hill. Prior to the 11 a.m. first serve, the Rams will honor their graduating players in a Senior Day celebration.