Madison, N.J. – Stockton University (10-6) cruised to a 3-0 sweep of Drew University (5-14) for its third consecutive win. Except for one rough patch in the first set, the Ospreys were in control throughout the match, winning 25-22, 25-12, 25-18.
Kate Louer (Clifton/Clifton) led Stockton with a match-high 13 kills followed by
Nicole Palmer (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip) with 11 kills.
Laila Newborn (Lower Merion, Pa./Lower Merion) continued her strong defensive play at the net with a career-high eight blocks.
Regan Mendick (Newark, Del./Red Lion Christian) totaled 18 assists, five digs and three kills and two aces. Overall, the Ospreys served 12 aces, led by
Helen Murray (Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial) with four and Palmer with three.
Drew scored nine points in a row for an 18-13 lead in the first set. Stockton responded with a 10-1 run and went on to a 25-22 victory behind six kills by Louer.
The Ospreys posted a lofty .542 hitting percentage and dominated the second set 25-12. Palmer led the way with five kills.
Stockton seized control of the third stanza with a 9-2 spurt and closed out the match 25-18 as Louer and Palmer tallied four kills apiece.
Stockton will have the weekend off and then host defending NJAC champ William Paterson on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.