Hampton University
2-20,0-12CAA
Northeastern
6-16,4-10CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Hampton | 30 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 1 |
10.31.26 | Volleyball
HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 31, 2026) … The Hampton University volleyball team earned a thrilling first set win 30-28 before falling to Northeastern in four sets 30-28, 21-25, 21-25, 20-25 Saturday afternoon.Â
The Huskies jumped out to an early 8-2 lead in the first set. The Pirates responded with a 6-0 run, capped by a block from Lillian Campbell and Morgan Reeves to even the score at eight. The two teams then exchanged points with Northeastern holding on to a slim 15-13 lead at the media timeout. After the timeout, Hampton continued to battle, rattling off a 4-0 run late to take a 23-22 lead. The two sides then traded points back and forth with each side having a chance to end the set. The Pirates finally capitalized at the end, scoring the final three points of the set to win 30-28.Â
Hampton raced out to a quick 5-2 lead in the second set with kills from Racquel Frazier and multiple Huskie errors. The two sides then exchanged points for the majority of the early stages of the set with Hampton leading 14-9. Northeastern responded with a 5-1 run to only trail by one at the media timeout 15-14. The Huskies gained the momentum late in the set when they rattled off a 5-0 run to take commanding control and eventually even the score at one with a 25-21 win.Â
The Pirates once more raced out to an early lead in the third set, capped off by back-to-back kills from Olivia Bryant and Frazier to give Hampton a 5-1 lead. Hampton continued to extend that lead, holding a 10-4 lead when Reeves hurried a kill. Northeastern fought back, taking the lead at the media timeout 15-14. The two sides then exchanged points with the Huskies leading by three at 23-20. After a Pirate point, Northeastern scored the next two and took a 2-1 lead, winning set three 25-21.Â
Northeastern used that momentum in the fourth set, racing out to a 11-5 lead before Bryant settled the Pirates in. Hampton fought back, bringing the score within five at the media timeout, trailing 15-10. The Huskies held a commanding 20-12 lead late and eventually downed the Pirates in set four to win the match 25-20.Â
Hampton was led by Bryant's 14 kills, while Frazier added 12 of her own. The duo of Ana Luiza Caminha Matos (27) and Belen Ferrufino (21) each recorded 20+ assists on the afternoon. Lillian Campbell led the defensive side of the ball with seven blocks, while four Pirates records double-digit digs.Â
The Pirates return to action Friday, Nov. 6 when they travel to William & Mary. Friday's match is set for 6:00 p.m. with Sunday's match set for 12:00 p.m.
