WEST HARTFORD, CT- The Stony Brook volleyball team opened up 2018 America East play in a big way Friday night, defeating Hartford 3-0 (30-28, 25-18, 25-21). The Seawolves improve to 7-8, and the Hawks fall to 7-5 on the season. 
 
Coach Belzung's Reaction
 "Each match in conference play is a dog fight so to start 1-0 feels great. We gritted out a come from behind first set and then settled into our serve and pass game really well. Hartford is very good offensively and we made some adjustments throughout the match to keep them off balance. We are looking forward to cheering on football tomorrow following CommUniversity Day, and then will get back after it to prepare for another road trip next weekend."

 By the Numbers vs. Hartford
 - Junior Jordan Gels (Lewis Center, Ohio) led the way with 12 kills.
- Junior LeAnne Sakowicz (Wauconda, Ill.) notched 41 assists.
- Sophomore Kiani Kerstetter (Cardiff, Calif.) tallied 13 digs.
- Graduate Emily Costello (Webster, N.Y.) recorded 12 digs in the victory. 

Notes
- The Seawolves now have a 31-5 record against the Hawks.
- Senior McKyla Brooks (Blasdell, N.Y.) now has 1,056 career kills.

Up Next
Stony Brook returns to the court next Friday at 7 pm when the team travels to UMass Lowell.