Castine, Maine - The Husson University Eagles lost in straight sets to Maine Maritime in the North Atlantic Conference championship match on Saturday afternoon at Margaret Smith Gymnasium. Maine Maritime defeated Husson 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 31-29) to win their 4th straight NAC Tournament Championship and now advance to the DIII National Tournament.

Tournament MVP Chelsea Ward (Homer, AK) once again dominated play, matching a career high with 27 kills while sophomore setter Jennifer Dixon (Woodstock, MD) collected a career high 41 assists in the victory. Freshman middle hitter Melissa Lail (Elizabeth, CO) was outstanding in the match as well, collecting 13 kills and 10 digs. Lauren Sakahara (Bellevue, WA) had a match high 19 digs to anchor the Lady Mariner defense. Jenn Dixon and Heather Moore (Macedon, NY) were both named to the All-Tournament Team. Chelsea Ward collected 54 kills in her two matches.

Hannah Olstad (Farmington, NH) led Husson with a career high 17 kills to go along with four blocks, while Aleta Johnson (Milton, NH) added 35 assists. Kaitlyn McKay (Lincoln, RI) played well in the match, collecting 13 kills and nine digs. Hannah Olstad and Kaitlyn McKay were both named to the All-Tournament Team. With the loss the Eagles end their season at 19-6.

All-Tournament Team
Katie Allen (Famrington)
Ashley Kepaa (Castleton)
Hannah Olstad (Husson)
Kaitlyn McKay (Husson)
Jenn Dixon (MMA)
Heather Moore (MMA)
Chelsea Ward – Tournament MVP (MMA)