HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University women's volleyball team opened its weekend series against Robert Morris on Friday night inside Regents Hall with a dominant performance, sweeping the Colonials in straight sets (25-13, 25-17, 25-12). With the victory, the Norse improved to 11-8 overall and 7-1 in Horizon League play, maintaining their position atop the conference standings.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky 3, Robert Morris 0
LOCATION: Regents Hall – Highland Heights, Ky. 
RECORDS: Northern Kentucky 11-8 (7-1 HL), Robert Morris 6-13 (2-6 HL)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– NKU controlled all three sets by scores of 25-13, 25-17 and 25-12.
– The Norse outhit the Colonials .414 to .021 for the match.
– Sydney Bray and Ava Hoying paced the offense with 10 kills each.
– Bray recorded a double-double, adding 11 digs while hitting .421 on the night.
– Abby Pickard dished out 34 assists to guide the Norse attack.
– Lucy Cluxton led the defensive effort with a team-high 13 digs.
– Kendall Hopewell led the team with six blocks, all assists.

UP NEXT
The Norse and Colonials will conclude their weekend series on Saturday, Oct. 18, inside Regents Hall. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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