Seton Hall women’s volleyball rallies past UConn in five-set showdown

Seton Hall volleyball players celebrate during their five-set comeback victory over UConn | Photo by SHU Athletics Women's Sports Seton Hall women’s volleyball rallies past UConn in five-set showdown Maddy Loiselle led the Pirates with 14 kills as SHU rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat UConn in five sets. The Seton Hall women's volleyball team defeated UConn 3-2 on Friday in Walsh Gymnasium. Despite dropping two of the first three sets, the Pirates refused to back down. SHU responded with back-to-back victories in the fourth and fifth sets, securing a 3-2 BIG EAST victory. The Huskies controlled the opening set, jumping out to an early 7-2 lead. SHU attempted to close the gap with kills from senior Maddy Loiselle, sophomore Kennedy Horn and sophomore Daria Safian, bringing the Pirates within one at 8-7. However, UConn regained control and extended its lead before taking the set 25-15. The Pirates looked to even the match in the second set but again fell behind early, down 5-0.

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