CASTINE, Maine – Volleyball fought hard in three sets to defeat Husson University on Tuesday night 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 26-24) inside of Smith Gymnasium.

The Eagles jumped out to an early 13-7 lead, but the Mariners clawed their way back to win the first set 25-21.

In the second set the Mariners, who are now 18-9 against the Eagles, found their rhythm and won definitively 25-19.

The third set proved to be a larger task as the Eagles hung at 24 points, but the Mariners scored six-straight points to pull out the victory 26-24.

The Mariners were led by Gillian O'Neal (Burbank, Calif.) who had 14 kills, four digs and three service aces, and Jess Menges (Old Forge, N.Y.) who added 15 digs. Betsy Trenckmann (La Veta, Colo.) had 22 assists, five digs and two block assists.

Emma Plouffe had a team-high eight kills for the Eagles, while Sarah Wilson had a match-high 21 digs. Kaitlyn Carl added 7 digs for Husson. 

The Mariners return to action this Saturday and Sunday when they travel to New York for the Fifth Annual Maritime Classic, where they will face Maritime, Merchant Marine, and Mass. Maritime.