CAMBRIDGE, MA
The University of Maine at Presque Isle Women's Volleyball team entered Saturday hungry for a win. They had rattled off four in a weekend earlier in the month but had lost six straight games since. They would not go home disappointed, sweeping both matches.

Game 1 (UMPI 3-0): 25-7, 25-17, 25-10
The Owls were able to start off on a great note with a 12-point streak during Myah Bragdon's serve to take a stranglehold of 15-4 in the first set. In the second set, they sung a similar tune with some longer runs, but Lesley made a comeback bid towards the end to be more competitive. In set three, the Owls put the nail in the coffin with two more Myah Bragdon serve streaks and won the first match 3-0.

Top Performers:
Faith Graham got going again on the front line for the Owls, notching 7 kills, alongside Evelyn Elijah with 7, and Jade Anspach with 6. It was an all-around team win as everyone played their positions well. Myah Bragdon led with 9 service aces, while Mia Gutierrez added 7 and Alexis Engel 5. Engel also set very well with 21 assists. On the defensive side it was an even dig spread, with Mia Gutierrez and Evelyn Elijah with 7, and Kyle Blazick with 6.

Game 2 (UMPI 3-0): 25-6, 25-8, 25-13
In the second end of the doubleheader, the Owls were much more dominant, outscoring Lesley 75-27 across the three sets. They started off the first set 11-1 thanks to Mia Gutierrez racking up five aces in that span. In the second set, they leapt out to a 16-2 advantage, despite losing the first point. In the final set, the Owls continued their dominant play, getting an early need and never giving it up.
Once again it was a very balanced win for the Owls, who seem to have righted the ship from their six-game skid.

Top Performers:
Faith Graham and Evelyn Elijah led again with 5 kills, and Mia Gutierrez had 4. Myah Bragdon once again tallied 9 service aces with Mia Gutierrez adding 7 and Jade Anspach 3. Alexis Engel also had 21 assists yet again, while Gutierrez had 7 digs. The Owls had many heroes during this doubleheader sweep of Lyndon which exactly the sign they want to see as they begin their NAC East play.
The Owls improve to 4-6 overall, 6-0 in conference, and most importantly, 2-0 in the NAC East. They will continue their season back at home this Friday evening for a single game vs. Thomas College at 5pm.