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BALTIMORE—Junior Iman Kennedy
(Charlotte, N.C./Independence) hit .438 with 17 kills and five
blocks to lead the UMBC volleyball team to its first America East
win of the season, as the Retrievers defeated rival Binghamton,
23-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-21 at the RAC Arena Sunday.
"Iman did everything well today," head coach Ian Blanchard said.
"She blocked really well and was outstanding hitting the ball. When
she plays like that, we have a great chance of success."
After the Retrievers dropped the first set 25-23, they hit over
.300 for the rest of the match. After controlling the second,
25-15, the third and fourth sets featured many lead changes and
ties, but UMBC prevailed 25-20 and 25-21.
"We were able to keep our composure during the third and fourth
sets when they were close," Blanchard said. "We kept to our game
plan and limited our errors."
Three Retrievers had double-doubles, including junior Allie Spaay
(Kenosha, Wis./Kenosha Tremper), who had a UMBC season-high 45
assists to go along with 15 digs. Senior Sabrina Hoeks
(Olympia, Wash./AG West Black Hills) added 13 kills and 15 digs,
while freshman Ali Goc (Oshawa,
Ontario, Canada/R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate) recorded 11 kills and
13 digs.
UMBC outhit Binghamton, .265-.145, and had 10 blocks to the
Bearcats' three.
The Retrievers return to action Friday night against Stony Brook
at the RAC at 7 p.m.
