University of Hartford

THE BASICS:
 
RESULT: Stony Brook 3, Hartford 1
LOCATION: Stony Brook, N.Y.
RECORDS: Hartford (5-19, 2-9 AE); Stony Brook (7-20, 3-8)
 
THE LEAD:
Paulina Modestow delivered a team-high 10 kills, but Stony Brook toppled the Hartford volleyball team 3-1 on Friday. Paola Llerandi added 13 digs on the defensive side, while Jenna Bridges had six kills and four blocks in a losing effort.
 
McKyla Brooks led all players with 11 kills, while Jordan Gels added 10 for the Seawolves. Stony Brook hit .283 as a unit in the victory.
 
SET-BY-SET:

• Stony Brook got out to a quick start, opening a 12-6 lead following a Kardasia Hitchcock ace. Slowly but surely, the Hawks chipped away, and cut the lead to 15-14 following consecutive kills by Bridges and Modestow. But the Seawolves steadied, and delivered the next three points en route to a 25-18 victory and a 1-0 lead in the match.
• SBU repeated its early lead in the second set, taking an 11-7 advantage. After the Hawks cut it to 12-10, Bridges went on a run at the serve, delivering four-straight aces to give Hartford a 14-12 edge. The teams traded points to 16-14, then a Modestow kill got the momentum back in the Hawks' favor. Another Modestow kill and an SBU attack error gave Hartford a 25-20 win and knotted things up at 1-1 heading into the break.
• The Hawks got out to an early lead in the third set, 5-4, after a Stony Brook service error. But the Seawolves came roaring back with six-straight points to take a 10-5 lead. From there, Stony Brook slowly increased its lead, and was able to deliver a 25-17 victory.
• In the fourth, Gels went on an early run on the serve to give the home squad a quick 8-2 lead. The Hawks were able to rally back with three straight to cut it to 8-5 with Modestow at the serve, but SBU rallied and distance itself from the Hawks on its way to a 25-12 win and a 3-1 victory in the match.

 
UP NEXT:
Hartford closes out the America East season with a matchup at UMBC on Saturday at 5 p.m.