GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Huskies' women's volleyball team was defeated 3-0 by the Plymouth State University Panthers on Wednesday evening in a Little East Conference match in Gorham's Hill Gym. Tonight's match was a Dig Pink fundraising match to support The Side-Out Foundation.
 
Junior Kylee Eubanks-Hemme (Rosamond, Cali.) recorded eight kills to tie with Plymouth State's Sya McKay for the most in the game. Freshman Taylor Joyal (Nashua, N.H./Nashua North) ranked second on the team with seven. Freshman Reese Helisek (Halifax, Mass./Silver Lake Regional) logged 21 assists in the game. Junior Amelia Beatty (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding) led the Huskies in digs with 11.
 
The Records:
Plymouth State: 15-6 (5-1 LEC)
Southern Maine: 7-18 (1-5 LEC)
 
Series History:
The two LEC schools have now played 33 times. Plymouth has won every match.
 
How It Happened:

• Plymouth State started the match with a 6-0 run and maintained the lead the rest of the way despite a furious effort by the Huskies to get within three points at 21-18. However, the Panthers held on to take the set 25-20.
• The Panthers had another strong start in the second set with fifth consecutive points and went on to win the set 25-8.
• The third set ended 25-16 in favor of the Panthers to give them the sweep.

 
Inside The Stats:

• Plymouth State led 11-2 in blocks behind seven total blocks (two solo and five assists) from McKay

 
 
Up Next:
The Huskies will face Western Connecticut State (12:00 pm) and WPI (4:00 pm) on Saturday in a home tri-match.