Sharks Close Out Northwestern Invitational with Win Over Virginia Tech

EVANSTON, Ill. — The Long Island University women’s volleyball team earned its first win of the season on Sunday afternoon, defeating Virginia Tech in four sets at the Northwestern Invitational. LIU never trailed in the first set, as a kill by senior Sara van Gisteren put the Sharks ahead early. Holding an 18-14 lead late in the set, the Sharks scored on seven of the final nine rallies to take a 1-0 lead in the match, claiming the first set by a score of 25-16. While the Hokies won a back-and-forth second set 25-23, the Sharks responded by taking a…