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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Sunday, September 27
Durham, N.H.
1 PM
University of New Hampshire
10-4,1-0America East
3
vs
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Binghamton
8-5,0-1America East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | 25 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Maya Grainger
Wildcats Sweep Binghamton, Start Conference Play Undefeated
9/27/2026 3:58:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Miray Su Keskin matched her career-high for digs in the win
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire women's volleyball team outlasted Binghamton University (8-5, 0-1 AE) on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 27) at Lundholm Gymnasium, winning 3-0 in straight sets. The set scores were 27-25, 25-23, and 25-21.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1
-Following an early 4-4 deadlock, the Bearcats took a 5-0 scoring run, forcing an early Wildcat timeout.
-New Hampshire stormed back, outscoring Binghamton 9-2 to take a 13-11 edge in the set. For the Wildcats, Julianne Lee (Renton, Wash.), Olivia Maulding (Canby, Ore.), and Evelyn Brenton (Glastonbury, Conn.) each recorded a kill, while Rachel Grier (Dublin, Calif.) and Jessica Shattles (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) each provided a service ace.
-Despite being outscored 9-7, the Wildcats were the first to 20 points off a kill from Lee, making it a 20-19 contest. Converse and Maulding each got a kill while Brenton provided a pair.
-Binghamton and UNH traded blows late in the frame, culminating in a late 25-24 Binghamton edge.
-Following a timeout from the Wildcats, UNH closed out on a 3-0 run to take the first set 27-25.
SET 2
-The Wildcats came out fast to open the second set, outpacing Binghamton 7-1 on the scoresheet, forcing a Bearcat timeout. Converse and Maulding each provided a kill while Hady Pickard (Roswell, Ga.) added a service ace.
-UNH and Binghamton traded points through the middle of the set, with the 'Cats holding an 11-10 scoring edge to make it 18-11. Emma Converse led the attack with three kills, while Grier and Dylan Hunt (Pickerington, Ohio) each provided two.
-Binghamton went on a late run, outscoring New Hampshire 9-4 to cut the game to a 22-20 Wildcat lead.
-UNH held on to take the second set, 25-23.
SET 3
-New Hampshire opened the third set outscoring the Bearcats 11-6, with kills coming from six different players, paced by a pair from Maulding.
-Despite a 10-8 scoring edge from Binghamton, UNH maintained the lead to take a 19-16 edge late. Converse posted two kills while Brenton, Grier, and Shattles, each provided one apiece.
-The Wildcats closed out on a 6-4 run, with kills from Grier, Converse, and Varvara Zvereva (Korolev, Russia) bringing about the 25-20 final set score.
WILDCAT GAME HIGHS
Kills: Converse (11)
Assists: Shattles (36)
Digs: Shattles (14)
Points: Grier (11.5)
Solo Blocks: Grier, Brenton (1)
Block Assists: Grier, Maulding (3)
Service Aces: Grier, Pickard, Shattles (1)
TEAM TOTALS
UNH
Hitting %: .209
Kills: 45
Total Blocks: 8.0
Assists: 45
Digs: 61
Aces: 3
Points: 77
Binghamton
Hitting %: .102
Kills: 36
Total Blocks: 3.0
Assists: 35
Digs: 54
Aces: 6
Points: 68
BY THE NUMBERS
-Eight different players earned a kill in the win, paced by an 11-kill outing for Emma Converse, marking her 11th match with double-digit kills this season. Additionally, five Wildcats finished the match with 5+ kills.
-Jessica Shattles headlined the team with 36 assists, marking her ninth match with 25+ assists, eighth match with 30+ assists, and her fifth match with 35+ assists this season.
-Seven players registered a dig in the win, paced by Shattles with 14 digs and Miray Su Keskin (Ankara, Turkey), who matched her career-best in digs with 13.
-At the service line, Rachel Grier, Hady Pickard, and Shattles each earned one.
-On defense, Rachel Grier led the team with one solo block and three block assists while Evelyn Brenton posted one solo block and one block assist.
-With the win, the Wildcats move to 4-0 at home this season.
NEXT UP • HOME VS. STONEHILL, SUNDAY, SEPT. 30, 6 P.M.
The Wildcats conclude non-conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 30, when the Stonehill Skyhawks (3-12, 0-0 NEC) visit Lundholm Gymnasium for a 6 p.m. opening serve.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1
-Following an early 4-4 deadlock, the Bearcats took a 5-0 scoring run, forcing an early Wildcat timeout.
-New Hampshire stormed back, outscoring Binghamton 9-2 to take a 13-11 edge in the set. For the Wildcats, Julianne Lee (Renton, Wash.), Olivia Maulding (Canby, Ore.), and Evelyn Brenton (Glastonbury, Conn.) each recorded a kill, while Rachel Grier (Dublin, Calif.) and Jessica Shattles (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) each provided a service ace.
-Despite being outscored 9-7, the Wildcats were the first to 20 points off a kill from Lee, making it a 20-19 contest. Converse and Maulding each got a kill while Brenton provided a pair.
-Binghamton and UNH traded blows late in the frame, culminating in a late 25-24 Binghamton edge.
-Following a timeout from the Wildcats, UNH closed out on a 3-0 run to take the first set 27-25.
SET 2
-The Wildcats came out fast to open the second set, outpacing Binghamton 7-1 on the scoresheet, forcing a Bearcat timeout. Converse and Maulding each provided a kill while Hady Pickard (Roswell, Ga.) added a service ace.
-UNH and Binghamton traded points through the middle of the set, with the 'Cats holding an 11-10 scoring edge to make it 18-11. Emma Converse led the attack with three kills, while Grier and Dylan Hunt (Pickerington, Ohio) each provided two.
-Binghamton went on a late run, outscoring New Hampshire 9-4 to cut the game to a 22-20 Wildcat lead.
-UNH held on to take the second set, 25-23.
SET 3
-New Hampshire opened the third set outscoring the Bearcats 11-6, with kills coming from six different players, paced by a pair from Maulding.
-Despite a 10-8 scoring edge from Binghamton, UNH maintained the lead to take a 19-16 edge late. Converse posted two kills while Brenton, Grier, and Shattles, each provided one apiece.
-The Wildcats closed out on a 6-4 run, with kills from Grier, Converse, and Varvara Zvereva (Korolev, Russia) bringing about the 25-20 final set score.
WILDCAT GAME HIGHS
Kills: Converse (11)
Assists: Shattles (36)
Digs: Shattles (14)
Points: Grier (11.5)
Solo Blocks: Grier, Brenton (1)
Block Assists: Grier, Maulding (3)
Service Aces: Grier, Pickard, Shattles (1)
TEAM TOTALS
UNH
Hitting %: .209
Kills: 45
Total Blocks: 8.0
Assists: 45
Digs: 61
Aces: 3
Points: 77
Binghamton
Hitting %: .102
Kills: 36
Total Blocks: 3.0
Assists: 35
Digs: 54
Aces: 6
Points: 68
BY THE NUMBERS
-Eight different players earned a kill in the win, paced by an 11-kill outing for Emma Converse, marking her 11th match with double-digit kills this season. Additionally, five Wildcats finished the match with 5+ kills.
-Jessica Shattles headlined the team with 36 assists, marking her ninth match with 25+ assists, eighth match with 30+ assists, and her fifth match with 35+ assists this season.
-Seven players registered a dig in the win, paced by Shattles with 14 digs and Miray Su Keskin (Ankara, Turkey), who matched her career-best in digs with 13.
-At the service line, Rachel Grier, Hady Pickard, and Shattles each earned one.
-On defense, Rachel Grier led the team with one solo block and three block assists while Evelyn Brenton posted one solo block and one block assist.
-With the win, the Wildcats move to 4-0 at home this season.
NEXT UP • HOME VS. STONEHILL, SUNDAY, SEPT. 30, 6 P.M.
The Wildcats conclude non-conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 30, when the Stonehill Skyhawks (3-12, 0-0 NEC) visit Lundholm Gymnasium for a 6 p.m. opening serve.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
Follow the UNH Volleyball Team
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unhvolleyball
X - https://x.com/unhvolleyball
Players Mentioned
MB/MH
/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
OH/DS
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
/ Women's Volleyball
RS
/ Women's Volleyball
L
/ Women's Volleyball
S
/ Women's Volleyball
L
/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
Bingha
UNH
Kills
36
45
Errors
23
18
Attempts
128
129
Hitting %
.102
.209
Points
45.0
56.0
Assists
35
45
Aces
6
3
Blocks
3
8
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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