TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University volleyball team faced Northeastern in the first match of a two-match series on Saturday evening. The Tigers defeated the Huskies in straight sets at TU Arena in Towson, Md.
 
Victoria Barrett led all players with 17 kills. Maisie Jesse recorded a double-double with 22 assists and 10 digs.
 
Records:

• Towson – 19-4, 10-3 CAA
• Northeastern – 8-13, 6-7 CAA

 
Key Stats

• Towson outhit Northeastern .254 to .079.
• In the opening set, Towson held a .325 to .091 hitting edge.
• The Tigers totaled 46 kills to the Huskies' 25.

 
How it Happened

• The first five Tiger points came by way of a kill, with three from Victoria Barrett and one each from Ylenia De Mango and Ryan Shelton. The fifth, from Shelton, made it 5-2.
• With a 7-5 lead, Towson scored eight of the next nine points to make it a 15-6 game.
• Northeastern went on a five-point run to follow, making it 15-11.
• The Tigers scored five of the next six points with kills from De Mango (2) and Barrett, plus two Laura Detweiler service aces.
• With a 21-16 lead, Barrett had a kill and service ace to push the advantage.
• The Black & Gold scored back-to-back points at 23-18 to win the first set by seven.
• Set two opened with a 4-4 tie. The Tigers scored the next four points with two Barrett kills.
• With a 9-7 lead, the Tigers went on a 7-1 run to take a 16-8 lead.
• At 16-10, Towson took five of the next six points to extend its lead to ten.
• A Husky service error gave the Tigers the win in the second set 25-15.
• Set three opened with a 6-6 tie. Towson scored six of the next eight points to take a 14-8 lead.
• Towson scored seven out of nine points with a 17-13 lead for a commanding 24-15 lead.
• Northeastern scored five straight points before Barrett's kill won the third set 25-15.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Victoria Barrett moved into 14^th place all-time among Towson kill leaders with 1,037.
• Maisie Jesse recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 22 assists and 10 digs.
• De Mango totaled double-digit kills for the sixth time this season.

 
Up Next
The Tigers return to TU Arena tomorrow to face the Northeastern Huskies at 2 p.m.