DUDLEY, Mass. (10/16/2026) - The Nichols Women's volleyball team bounced back from an opening set loss to defeat Curry College, 3-1, on Friday evening, at the Nichols Athletic Center earning its third consecutive conference victory.
With the win the Bison improved to 5-14 (3-3 CNE) while the Colonels fell to 4-16 (0-6 CNE).
The Bison dropped the first set, 25-14, before responding with a dominant 25-8 second set win. Nichols carried its momentum through the remainder of the match, taking the third set, 25-18, and closing out the fourth, 25-16, to secure the victory.
Rayna Joquin would go on to be named player of the match with 10 kills, 16 total attacks, and finishing the night with 13 points.
Nichols faced an early challenge in the opening set as Curry established control and pulled away for a 25-14 win. The Bison received offensive contributions from multiple players, including
Alyssa Morse,
Sofia Novak, and Joquin, but Curry maintained its advantage to take a 1-0 lead in the match.
The Bison responded quickly in the second set, jumping out to an early lead and continuing to build separation through the set as they scored 7 consecutive points until the Colonels would eventually score. Nichols held a 16-5 advantage before closing out the set, 25-8 to even the match at one set a piece. Joquin, Morse, and
Liliana Bottone contributed kills as Nichols shifted the momentum in their favor.
In the third set, Nichols continued to apply pressure, building an early advantage, and maintaining control through the middle portion of the set. Curry attempted to close the gap, narrowing Nichols' lead to 3 points at 10-7. The Bison would continue to respond securing the set 25-18, leading the match 2-1. Nichols carried that momentum into the fourth set, opening with a 5-0 run. Curry battled back to tie at 10-10, but the Bison regained control and gradually extended their lead. Nichols ultimately closed out the set, 25-16, completing the 3-1 victory and earning their third straight conference victory.
Morse led the Bison in kills with 12 and in points with 13 on the night. Player of the match
Rayna Joquin right behind her also scoring 13 points and 10 kills.
The Bison will look to extend their winning streak when they travel to face the University of Hartford on Wednesday, October 21, at Chase Arena.
