ORLANDO, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Volleyball team extended their winning streak to seven consecutive matches, defeating Lee (TN.) in four-sets in NSU’s third and final match at the South Region Crossover. Nova Southeastern achieved a perfect performance at the South Region Crossover, winning each of the three matches for the first-time in program history.
Records: Nova Southeastern 14-6 | Lee 13-12
Score: Nova Southeastern 3, Lee 1
Location: Game Point Events Center | Orlando, Fla.
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- Taylor Stockman and Kate Mihacevich each recorded a kill, sparking a 4-0 rally by NSU, and put the Sharks ahead 5-2 in the opening set.
- Later in the set, Stockman led a 6-0 run for the NSU, while Gabrielle Spankus added back-to-back service aces, putting NSU in front 15-6.
- Nova Southeastern closed the set on a 6-1 run, winning 25-13. Brittany Landrum provided points on the offensive end with a kill and on the defensive side with a block.
- In the early moments of the second set, both teams traded three-point swings, as the set was tied at 4-4.
- Nadia Lindner added a pair of consecutive service aces, putting NSU in the lead at 14-13.
- NSU led 24-21, but four unanswered points allowed the Flames to battle back, putting the score at 25-24.
- The Flames took the second set 29-27, tying the match at 1-1.
- With the third set tied at 6-6, Madison Cook recorded a pair of kills to lead a 4-0 run, giving the Sharks a 10-6 lead.
- Lee reclaimed the lead with a 5-0 rally, putting the score at 11-10.
- The Sharks continued to respond, rallying to take a 17-16 lead following kills from Mihacevich and Stockman.
- Stockman recorded another kill, and sealed the 25-23 third set win for the Sharks.
- With the fourth set tied at 4-4, Nova Southeastern was able to capitalize on three errors by the Flames and took an 8-4 advantage.
- Lindner capped off a 5-1 rally by NSU with a service ace, putting Nova Southeastern ahead 14-8.
- Stockman recorded a pair of points, adding a kill and a service ace to her totals, as the Sharks took a 19-10 lead.
- Lindner completed the four-set win for the Sharks, closing out the 25-16 victory with a service ace.
Taylor Stockman: 22 kills, 0.656 hitting percentage
Gabrielle Spankus: 29 assists
Nadia Lindner: 12 kills, five service aces, two blocks
Head Coach Kacie Ehinger – “It was a great weekend for the Sharks! Excellent match from Taylor Stockman, who was able to put a ball away when we needed. Both Gabrielle Spankus and Madison Cook set a great match for our offense. We’re looking forward to continuing the second half of Sunshine State Conference play next week.
Nova Southeastern returns to action on Friday, October 27, taking on Embry-Riddle in SSC action in Daytona Beach, Fla. To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_VBall and X at NSU_VB.
