STANDISH, Maine -- Rachel Melampy and Hunnie Zuber combined for 27 kills as Maine Maritime Academy topped the University of New England, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-19), in women's volleyball action Saturday afternoon (Sep. 4) at the Harold Alfond Center on the campus of Saint Joseph's College.

The Mariners (2-1) used spurts midway through the 1st and 2nd sets to distance themselves from the Nor'easters (2-1), but then dropped the initial five points of the 3rd frame. Things were back level by 9-9 and UNE regained the edge at 16-14, only to see MMA finish with 11 of the final 14 to clinch the match.

Melampy added a contest-best 15 digs to her 14 winners for Maine Maritime. Briana Mays contributed eight kills and Katie Albritton tossed up 33 assists.

Lauren Davenport guided the Nor'easters with 10 kills and Addie Miller recorded 23 helpers. Paige Weatherbee corralled 11 digs on the back end.

UNE welcomes in Norwich University to the Harold Alfond Forum on Wednesday (6 p.m.).

Earlier in the day: UNE 3, Saint Joseph's 0