(ST. JOHN’S, NL) The UNB REDS completed a weekend sweep of the Memorial Sea-Hawks with their second straight 3-0 win in Atlantic University Sport women’s volleyball action, Saturday afternoon in St. John’s.
The REDS took Saturday’s match with scores of 25-10, 25-11, and 25-16.
“We’re really proud of the group this weekend,” said REDS’ head coach Lauren Hale-Miller. “Going 3-0 both days speaks to our discipline and our commitment to the plan and to each other.”
Talia Nixon led the REDS, striking seven kills and pitching 20 assists. She also had five service aces, three digs, and five blocks.
Heather Benko had seven kills, three aces, and half a dozen digs. Benko scored 10.5 points in the match, including the 1000th of her regular season AUS career.
“It’s a special milestone that we are excited to celebrate with her,” said Coach Hale-Miller. “We can’t wait to see what’s to come.”
Benko becomes just the fifth player in UNB women’s volleyball history to score 1000 points, joining Jill Blanchard (1301), Barb Vriends (1127), Heidi Mouris (1115), and Erica Hay (1077).
Lydia Green struck eight kills for the REDS while Isla Olesen registered six kills and four blocks.
Taylar Johnston led the Sea-Hawks with seven kills while Courtney Hodder had six digs and Karen Greek put up 19 assists.
With the win, UNB improves to 16-0 and remains atop the AUS standings. The second place Sea-Hawks are now 8-8.
The REDS return to home court next weekend in a two-match series against the Saint Mary’s Huskies. The first match goes Friday and the first serve is scheduled for 8:00pm.
STORY BY: Andy Campbell/UNB REDS
PHOTO BY: Udantha Chandraratne/MUN Athletics
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