TOWSON, Md. - Northeastern hit .206 and claimed a 3-0 victory over the Tigers on Friday night in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Tigers (8-11, 1-3 CAA) dropped their fourth straight despite a career-high eight kills from Rachel Gambow.

"I thought for having to make some line-up adjustments tonight the kids did a decent job trying to fit in new roles," said Coach Paul Koncir. "I thought Rachel did a good job of filling a role she hasn't done before but overall we need to have more drive."

Northeastern jumped out to an early lead with a 25-18 victory in the first set. The Huskies hit .429 in the second set compared to .161 for the Tigers and claimed a 25-11 win and a 2-0 lead in the match. The third set featured nine ties and five lead changes before Northeastern was able to claim the 25-19 victory.

Gambow had eight kills and three digs for the Tigers while Evan Schulz just missed her third straight "double-double" finishing with 12 assists and eight digs. Missy Rohrbaugh tied for the team lead in digs with eight. Shelynne Hoyt contributed five kills and three blocks in the contest.

Stephanie Starnes led Northeastern with 10 kills while Britney Brown finished with nine kills, 19 assists and three digs. Jessica LaScola led all players with 16 digs while Jessica Tkachuk recorded 15 assists and eight digs.

The Tigers return to action on Saturday, October 10 when they host Hofstra at 5 p.m.

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