LIU’s Strong Defense Propels them to Victory Over FDU in NEC Championship
Key points:
- FDU suffered a four-set defeat against LIU in the NEC Championship.
- MacKenzy Ruggiero led the Knights with 11 kills in her first appearance since October 4th.
- LIU's defense was the highlight of the match, totaling 14 blocks and forcing the Knights into 30 attack errors.
FDU suffers defeat in NEC Championship as #4 LIU triumphs in four-set match. FDU finishes with 14-17 record. MacKenzy Ruggiero led with 11 kills. LIU’s efficient .279 hitting percentage and 14 blocks stymied FDU. Despite FDU’s fight in sets two and four, LIU’s momentum led to victory and an NCAA tournament berth. Rebeka Fucka and Tatijana Fucka named to All-NEC tournament team. LIU secures first championship since 2017.
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