University of New Hampshire Athletics
Friday, October 7
Newark, N.J.
7:30 PM
University of New Hampshire
12-6,2-1America East
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NJIT
6-14,0-2America East
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New Hampshire
25
27
28
25
3
NJIT
16
25
30
22
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Wildcats Win on Road at NJIT, 3-1 in America East Play
10/7/2022 11:35:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Freshman Kara Oxenknecht totaled a career-high 15 kills for UNH
NEWARK, N.J. - Freshman middle blocker Kara Oxenknecht (Naperville, Ill.) notched a career-high 15 kills for the University of New Hampshire volleyball team in the 3-1 victory at NJIT on Friday night at the NJIT Events and Wellness Center in America East play. The set scores were 25-16, 27-25, 28-30 and 25-22.
UNH improves to 12-6 overall (2-1 AE) with the win, while the Highlanders fall to 6-14 overall (0-2 AE). The win marked win No. 300 for UNH head coach Christopher Feliciano in his NCAA coaching career, which includes 52 career victories with the Wildcats.
"I thought we played well in the first set and did just enough to finish the match in a positive way," said Feliciano. "While I am very proud of our team for being resilient we have to find a way to maintain momentum."
Oxenknecht finished the match with an impressive .393 hitting percentage and four total blocks. Junior outside hitter Hannah Serbousek (Fort Collins, Colo.) added 13 kills and eight digs in the victory for the Wildcats, while sophomore right side hitter Marisa Armer (Brandeton, Fla.) added 10 kills and hit at a .435 clip.
Junior middle blocker Kelly Kaufmann (Raleigh, N.C.) managed eight kills and freshman outside hitter Lindsey Kriendler (Houston, Texas) chipped in with seven kills. Senior setter Wren Macaulay (Lake Orion, Mich.) amassed 30 assists and 13 digs running the Wildcats' offense.
Junior libero Mia Pagliarini (Springboro, Ohio) added 20 digs in a strong defensive effort for the 'Cats. Freshman Avery LePore (Franklin, Tenn.) recored 12 digs in the America East win.
"I am very grateful for everyone that has had a hand in my success as a coach," stated Feliciano. "In order to get to this mark you have to have people not only believe in you, but they also have to support you. I have been blessed to have both during my career, from greet assistants to supportive administration, hard work athletes and finally my wife and family, I don't get here without them."
UNH notched 12 kills and a .294 hitting percentage in the opening frame and followed that up with 18 kills in the second stanza.
The Wildcats return to action on Sunday, October 8 at Bryant in America East play. Match time from Chace Athletic Center on ESPN+ is 1 p.m.
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UNH improves to 12-6 overall (2-1 AE) with the win, while the Highlanders fall to 6-14 overall (0-2 AE). The win marked win No. 300 for UNH head coach Christopher Feliciano in his NCAA coaching career, which includes 52 career victories with the Wildcats.
"I thought we played well in the first set and did just enough to finish the match in a positive way," said Feliciano. "While I am very proud of our team for being resilient we have to find a way to maintain momentum."
Oxenknecht finished the match with an impressive .393 hitting percentage and four total blocks. Junior outside hitter Hannah Serbousek (Fort Collins, Colo.) added 13 kills and eight digs in the victory for the Wildcats, while sophomore right side hitter Marisa Armer (Brandeton, Fla.) added 10 kills and hit at a .435 clip.
Junior middle blocker Kelly Kaufmann (Raleigh, N.C.) managed eight kills and freshman outside hitter Lindsey Kriendler (Houston, Texas) chipped in with seven kills. Senior setter Wren Macaulay (Lake Orion, Mich.) amassed 30 assists and 13 digs running the Wildcats' offense.
Junior libero Mia Pagliarini (Springboro, Ohio) added 20 digs in a strong defensive effort for the 'Cats. Freshman Avery LePore (Franklin, Tenn.) recored 12 digs in the America East win.
"I am very grateful for everyone that has had a hand in my success as a coach," stated Feliciano. "In order to get to this mark you have to have people not only believe in you, but they also have to support you. I have been blessed to have both during my career, from greet assistants to supportive administration, hard work athletes and finally my wife and family, I don't get here without them."
UNH notched 12 kills and a .294 hitting percentage in the opening frame and followed that up with 18 kills in the second stanza.
The Wildcats return to action on Sunday, October 8 at Bryant in America East play. Match time from Chace Athletic Center on ESPN+ is 1 p.m.
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Team Stats
UNH
NJIT
Kills
58
53
Errors
22
26
Attempts
166
170
Hitting %
.217
.159
Points
78
63
Assists
54
50
Aces
10
3
Blocks
10
7
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Players Mentioned
RS
/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
/ Women's Volleyball
L/DS
/ Women's Volleyball
S
/ Women's Volleyball
L/DS
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
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