Niagara couldn’t turn a late second-set rally into a foothold, falling to Marist in straight sets, 25-12, 25-23, 25-14. The Purple Eagles briefly led in the second and third sets, but Marist’s runs—including an eight-point streak in the third—sealed the sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 25-12, 25-23, 25-14.
  • Niagara’s record: 2-17 overall, 1-10 in conference play.
  • Karlotta Kattai led Niagara with 8 kills; Noel Perkins recorded 11 assists.
Yes, But

Niagara showed its strongest resistance in the second set, tying the score at 23 after trailing 23-20. Marist answered with a kill and a Niagara attack error to close it out.

What's Next

Niagara visits rival Canisius in Buffalo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. for the Battle of the Bridge.

Bottom Line

Niagara’s late push made the second set competitive, but missed opportunities and Marist’s decisive scoring runs proved the difference.