Box Score Bangor, ME - The Eagles took to the court this morning, looking to keep their winning streak alive against the Bengals of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. The Eagles swept UMFK, 3-0 (25-21, 25-8, 27-25).
In game one, Husson started off slowly, getting only 5 kills while earning the majority of their points off of Bengal mistakes. In game 2 the Eagles were able to take control early and play the game at their pace. Husson doubled their kills in this set behind a strong effort from Junior Hannah Olstad (Farmington, NH) who earned 6 of her game-high 10 kills in that game. Fort Kent had an opportunity to get back into match but the Eagles were determined not to let that happen and fought back from behind to win 27-25.
The Eagle offense was led by Olstad's 10 total kills, along with a stellar performance from Kelsey Burrill (Somersworth, NH), who added 5 kills and 4 aces on the day. First year libero Justine Walicki (Plainville, CT) was the backbone of the defense, digging 15 balls on the day. Junior captain Chelly Smith (New Boston, NH) added 10 digs to the defensive effort. Junior setter Aleta Johnson (Milton, NH) continued to be the leading playmaker for the Eagles, dishing out 20 assists in the match.
Fort Kent was led by Quintina Young (Portland, ME) who had 9 kills, and Savannah Ash (Waialua, HI) who recorded 14 assists and 7 digs on the day.
The Eagles will return to their home court on Tuesday, September 27, where they will take on the Huskies of the University of Southern Maine at 7:00 pm.