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Nina Cajic vs UNCW
0
UNCW UNCW 1-11,0-1 CAA
3
Winner Towson Towson 14-1,2-1 CAA
UNCW UNCW
1-11,0-1 CAA
0
Final
3
Towson Towson
14-1,2-1 CAA
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
UNCW UNCW 20 22 23 (0)
Towson Towson 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | John Stark

Volleyball Wins See-Saw Battle Against UNCW

TOWSON, Md. -- The Towson University women's volleyball team endured a see-saw, back-and-forth battle against UNCW Saturday afternoon. The Tigers' Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) home opener featured 24 ties and 10 lead changes, including 20 deadlocks in the second and third sets.

Towson (14-1, 2-1 CAA) was led by Nina Cajic, who finished with eight kills at a .467 rate (8-1-15) while setter Kristin Spengler posted an 18-assist, 10 dig double-double. Morgan Wilson came in late in a quasi-closer role, putting down three kills late in the third set on five swings. Towson finished with 9.5 total blocks, getting five assisted stops from both Cajic and Nikiya Mitchell. Emily Jarome added four assisted blocks as well.

UNCW (1-11, 0-1 CAA) dropped its league opener, but got eight kills from Brianna Haggerty with another seven from the hands of Katie Lanz. Quinn Manley added 13 digs at libero while Claire Sawyer hoisted 14 assists. Ashley Thompson landed four aces for the visiting Seahawks.

Behind the Numbers
  • The opening set was tight early with four ties quickly. UNCW broke the closeness with a 3-0 run to grab a 14-10 lead, holding another four-point gap at 15-11. Towson surged on a 6-0 run to take a 17-15 lead, a run that featured two blocks with Jarome, Cajic, and Lydia Wiers. 
  • Towson held off any Seahawk charge after that run, picking up five of the last seven rallies to take a 25-20 decision.
  • If set one was close, the second set was even tighter. The frame had 11 ties and five lead change through before Towson won 25-22. UNCW went up 4-2 before a 4-0 Towson run gave the Tigers a 6-4 edge. UNCW went on a 3-0 run for a 7-6 lead before the teams traded blows.
  • Midway through the set, UNCW went for a 6-0 run to take a 16-9 lead, pushing the Tigers to a timeout.
  • Out of the break, it was Towson's turn to make a long run, connecting eight unanswered points to take a 17-16 lead. The set was tied six more times before Towson capped the action with a 3-0 run, punctuated by a set-point ace from Asia Goins.
  • Stop us if you've heard this before, but the third set was another tight one, with six ties leading to a 9-9 set. As Towson was down 9-7, the Tigers reeled off four straight for an 11-9 advantage. UNCW put down a 6-2 run to take control at 15-13 before Towson responded with a 5-0 burst to regain control 18-15. After two UNCW points, Towson picked up again with a 3-0 run for a 22-19 lead. Towson hit match point at 24-21, but the Seahawks fought off two deciding points, but it was not enough as Jarome put away the match for a 25-23 decision.
Behind the Numbers
  • Towson had a balanced attack, led by the eight kills from Cajic. Jarome and Sara Wasiakowska added six kills apiece while Fay Bakodimou notched five kills.
  • Spengler led the match with 18 assists, bringing home another double-double with 10 digs. Megan Wilson pushed up nine assists while Hess added another six, paired with her 10 digs.
  • Cajic and Mitchell led the blocking efforts with five assisted stops while Wiers and Jarome thwarted another four Seahawk chances.
  • Towson landed six service aces, getting a pair from Spengler. Hess, Goins, Wiers, and Jarome all scored one ace.
  • The Tigers extended their winning streak over the Seahawks to nine in a row, collecting the first sweep over UNCW since Oct. 21, 2016. Towson is now 33-17 all-time against UNCW.
  • Towson now has 23 straight wins at SECU Arena, the longest-active home winning streak in Division I.
Up Next for Towson
  • The Tigers return to SECU Arena on Sunday for another clash with the Seahawks.
  • First serve is set for 2 p.m. in the series finale, the second of four-straight matches at home for the Tigers in the next two weekends.
  • Sunday's match will be carried on FloVolleyball with Ben Murphy on the call.
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