Stony Brook survived a five-set comeback by UNCW, edging the Seahawks 16-14 in the deciding set to earn a 3-2 win and split the series. Ella Sanders led the Seawolves with 15 kills, 19 digs and four aces.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 16-14.
  • Sanders finished with 15 kills, 19 digs and four aces; Mercedes Motton added 10 kills.
  • Mopelola Ojo and Damisi Osibodu each recorded eight blocks.
  • Stony Brook totaled 13 service aces and 17 blocks.
  • Osibodu has 118 blocks this season; Zayda Fuertez reached 612 career digs.
Yes, But

Stony Brook won the first two sets but let UNCW force a fifth, dropping the next two. The Seawolves then gave up a late lead in the decider before Motton’s 10th kill and a UNCW setting error sealed the match.

What's Next

Stony Brook heads to Campbell, North Carolina, for its final regular-season road trip, with matches Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Both will stream on FloCollege.

Bottom Line

The Seawolves showed they could recover under pressure—but holding a two-set lead will be a key focus as the regular season winds down.