Castine, Maine - Husson University lost to Maine Maritime Academy in the North Atlantic Conference Volleyball Championship to claim second place in the NAC.  Husson University beat Castleton 3-1 but fell to Maine Maritime 3-0 in the championship.

The Eagles of Husson University (#2 seed) defeated the Spartans from Castleton State College (3# seed) by the score of 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-22, and 26-24). The win moved the Eagles into the championship game against Maine Maritime Academy. The Eagle's were led by Hannah Olstad (Farmington, NH) and Kaitlyn McKay who each had 12 kills. Marion Kish (Wallingford, CT) had 40 assists, while Mckay added 19 digs. With the win, the Eagles to 14-14 on the year.

Castleton State College, was led by NAC Rookie of the Year, Ashley Kepaa (No. Attleboro, MA) who had a game high 14 kills to go along with 9 digs. Jamie Lemieux (Argyle, NY) contributed 12 kills and 9 aces while Jennifer Vibert (Farmington, CT) had a team high 20 assists. Ariel DeGregory (Schuylerville, NY) finished with 17 digs.

The championship game, featured Husson University and Maine Maritime going head to head. This marked the third straight year these two teams have met in the NAC Championship game. MMA won the match 3-0 (25-7, 25-16, 25-11). MMA secured the championship behind the efforts of Chelsea Ward who collected 16 kills and 7 digs. Ward was named the tournament Most Valuable Player.  Jenn Dixon had 31 assists while Lauren Sakahara led the team with 10 digs.  MMA improves to 22-5 on the season and will be advancing to the NCAA Tournament.

The loss ends Husson's season and drops them to 14-15 overall. Kaitlyn McKay led the Eagles with 5 kills in the match and Marion Kish dished out 13 assists. Michelle Smith led the Eagles with 7 digs.

The following players were selected to the 2009 North Atlantic Conference Volleyball Championships All-Tournament Team:

Jenna Rowan - University of Maine @ Farmington

Jamie Lemieux - Castleton State College

Marion Kish - Husson University

Kaitlyn McKay - Husson University

Amy Young - Maine Maritime

Jenn Dixon - Maine Maritime

Tournament MVP:

Chelsea Ward - Maine Maritime