MAYS LANDING, NJ - The nationally ranked Northampton women's volleyball team battled through a slow start to pick up a, 3-1, (22-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16) win over host Atlantic Cape Community College in Region 19 action on Thursday evening at the Buccaneer Center.
The Spartans, who Received Votes in the NJCAA national poll earlier this week, dropped the first set, 22-25, but rebounded to take the next three sets and grabbed their 14th win on the year as they wrapped up the 2026 regular season.
"It took us a bit to get going tonight but once we got it together I felt we put together a strong effort," explained Spartans Head Coach
Rachael Aquila, "Tough match last night and a long road trip tonight, I was proud of how we hung in there and finished the regular season with a win and on a high note. I think it just took us a bit to get our legs going tonight and once we did, we took care of business. We are ready for the next chapter of our season. We are looking forward to the playoffs."
Freshman
Kornelia Wszolek (Stroudsburg, PA/Stroudsburg) led the way for the Spartans with 14 kills and 6 digs and
Amanda Rivera (Macungie, PA/Emmaus) had 11 kills, 17 digs and 4 service aces.
Allie Keck (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) cashed in with 34 assists and 14 digs while also recording 2 solo blocks and 4 service aces for another strong overall effort.
Emily Marcial (Allentown, PA/Executive Charter) achored the defense with 22 digs and 4 service aces.
Northampton wraps up the regular season with an overall record of 14-6 and a 10-1 mark in Region 19.
Atlantic Cape Community College finishes 9-10 overall and 6-5 in the Region.
The Spartans will now wait for the Region 19 Volleyball Committee to release the playoff seeding for the upcoming Region 19 championship tournament.
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