Derek Davis

UNE wraps up Crabtree Invite with win over Bridgewater

Maria Kuehl earned a spot on the all-tournament team for her efforts over the two days

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. -- The University of New England women's volleyball team finished its weekend at the 31st Annual Crabtree Invitational with a 3-0 victory against Bridgewater State University on Saturday afternoon at Geissler Gymnasium. UNE posted a 3-1 record at the event hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University to earn the runner-up honor.

The Nor'easters (8-11) completed the sweep of Bridgewater State (8-13) with set scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-13.

Sophomore Maria Kuehl (Middleton, N.H.) earned all-tournament accolades after racking up 27 assists, 13 digs and four service aces. She has now four consecutive double-doubles.

Junior Paige Curran (Chelmsford, Mass.) had a strong outing at the net, accumulating 12 kills and coming up with three blocks.

First-year Leah Janelle (Madbury, N.H.) played a solid all-around match with eight kills, 11 digs and five service aces. Sophomore Angie Brunette (North Andover, Mass.) was credited with eight kills, while sophomore Kirsta Adie (Tyngsboro, Mass.) dug out 17 balls.

The Nor'easters will look to continue their recent string of success when they play a Commonwealth Coast Conference match at Curry College on Wednesday evening (6 p.m.).