University of New Brunswick Saint John Rolls Past UKC in Straight Sets
The University of New Brunswick Saint John women's volleyball team handled business confidently Sunday afternoon at the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre, defeating UKC in straight sets 25–12, 25–19, 25–22. The win moves UNBSJ to 11–4 on the season and keeps them firmly in the hunt near the top of the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association standings, while UKC falls to 1–15.
UNBSJ set the tone immediately. The Seawolves were efficient in system during the opening set, hitting .296 as a team while limiting errors and applying steady serve pressure. Emily Robichaud led the charge early, mixing pace and angles on the outside and finishing with 11 kills on a blistering .562 hitting percentage. UKC struggled to find rhythm offensively in the first, hitting .000, and UNBSJ capitalized in transition to cruise to a 25–12 start.
The second set saw more resistance from UKC, who improved their attacking numbers and extended rallies with strong backcourt work. Kaitlyn Legault and Maddie Dever provided a spark for the visitors, but UNBSJ's balance proved too much. Kate McLeod made her presence felt from the service line with four aces and added four kills, while Kenzie Doucet contributed seven kills and solid all-around play. Setter Lauren Gulliver continued to run a composed offence, finishing with 16 assists and three service aces, consistently spreading the ball and keeping blockers off balance. UNBSJ hit .333 in the set and maintained control at 25–19.
UKC pushed hardest in the third, swinging at a .333 clip and forcing longer rallies. However, UNBSJ's defensive discipline held firm. Robichaud was outstanding in the backcourt as well, piling up 18 digs to go with her offensive production. The Seawolves also received steady contributions at the net from Haley Wilson and Elenna Bouzingou, who combined for efficient scoring and key block touches at important moments. Even as UKC closed the gap, UNBSJ stayed composed late, siding out under pressure to seal the match 25–22.
Overall, UNBSJ hit .253 as a team and combined strong serving, balanced offence, and organized defence to secure the sweep. With multiple attackers producing and the backcourt locked in, the Seawolves continue to show the consistency and depth of a team built for a strong finish in conference play.
--- Russell Malally, BSW '27 ---