Stony Brook Rallies Past UNCW in Five Sets
Stony Brook volleyball won a five-set match over UNCW 3-2 and next plays two matches at Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Volleyball
Stony Brook volleyball defeated UNCW 3-2 on October 31 after losing a 2-0 lead, with set scores of 25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 23-25 and 16-14. The Seawolves next travel to Buies Creek, N.C. to play two matches at Campbell.
Why it matters
The five-set comeback shows the team recovering from a two-set deficit in the series. Its upcoming road matches in North Carolina will test that form against another opponent.
Ella Sanders recorded 15 kills, 19 digs and four aces, while Mopelola Ojo and Damisi Osibodu each recorded eight blocks. Stony Brook led 8-1 in set one but trailed 12-3 in set three before rallying.
The players
Stony Brook Seawolves
The Stony Brook University athletic program competes in NCAA Division I and fields the women's volleyball team.
Campbell Fighting Camels
Campbell University's athletic program based in Buies Creek, North Carolina, hosts the upcoming matches.
The details
Stony Brook lost a 2-0 lead before winning the series 3-2 against UNCW. Mercedes Motton added 10 kills and Zayda Fuertez recorded 14 digs in the match.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Stony Brook defeats UNCW 3-2 in five sets.
November 6, 2026 at 6 p.m.: First match at Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C.
November 7, 2026 at 2 p.m.: Second match at Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C.
Season Trajectory
The five-set win and the upcoming road trip to North Carolina come as Stony Brook works through its Division I schedule. The results over the next two matches will help shape the team's position in the standings.
Fans following the Seawolves can track the two Campbell matches on the dates listed in the schedule. The results will affect the team's conference standings heading into later weeks.
The takeaway
Stony Brook's comeback from a 2-0 deficit shows the team can recover in tight matches. Watching how it handles the road matches in North Carolina will offer a clearer read on its form.
What happens next
Stony Brook plays two matches at Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C. on November 6 at 6 p.m. and November 7 at 2 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the team's schedule, see Volleyball coverage across North Carolina.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TBR News Media.
