AUS
Women's Basketball
U SPORTS
Dalhousie
UNB
Recap
REDS Improve To 11-0
UNB
12-0
Final
3 - 1
Dalhousie
3-8
Jenna Adams anchored a relentless defensive effort in Halifax as the undefeated UNB REDS stifled the Tigers to extend their perfect start and widen their lead atop the conference standings.
(HALIFAX, NS) Jenna Adams recorded a season-high 23 digs to lead the UNB REDS in a 3-1 win over the Dalhousie Tigers in Atlantic University Sport women's volleyball action, Friday night in Halifax.
The REDS won with scores of 25-22, 25-22, 18-25, and 25-23.
With the win, the REDS remain undefeated at 11-and-0.
Heather Benko had 13 kills to lead the REDS offensively.
Talia Nixon pitched 38 assists and contributed 13 digs while Sonya Nielsen had 15 digs and Danielle Krzywonos put up four blocks.
Annik Bolden led the Tigers with 11 kills while Hannah Ropret had a dozen digs and Quinn McAleer had 29 assists.
The Tigers record falls to 3-and-7.
The REDS remain atop the AUS standings and are now 10 points clear of second place Saint Mary's and Memorial.
The REDS and Tigers conclude their two-match weekend series on Saturday. First serve is scheduled for 1:00pm.
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