Northeastern Sweeps Hampton on Road Trip
Northeastern ends an eight-game losing streak with two four-set road wins over Hampton University in Virginia.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Volleyball
Northeastern volleyball swept Hampton University in two four-set road victories on October 30 and October 31. The wins ended Northeastern's eight-game losing streak and marked its first road wins since September 26.
Why it matters
The sweep lifts Northeastern to 6-16 overall and 4-10 in CAA play, while Hampton falls to 2-20 overall and 0-12 in conference matches. The results give Northeastern momentum heading into the final home series of its season.
Northeastern's assist leader Gabby Reeves recorded 17 assists across the weekend's matches, while Valentina Meirelles led with 13 kills and five blocks. The extraction does not provide season-long comparisons for these individual totals.
The players
Northeastern Volleyball
The Northeastern University women's volleyball team competes in the Coastal Athletic Association.
Hampton University
Hampton University is a historically Black private university in Hampton, Virginia, whose volleyball team competes in the Coastal Athletic Association.
The details
Northeastern rallied from a 14-5 deficit in the first set on October 30 before losing that set, then won the match in four sets. On October 31, the team took a 3-1 win, closing out the fourth set 25-23 after trading the lead six times.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Northeastern wins its first road match over Hampton in four sets.
October 31, 2026: Northeastern wins its second road match over Hampton in four sets.
November 14-15, 2026: Northeastern hosts William & Mary in the final series of the season.
Season Trajectory
The sweep gives Northeastern its first road wins since September 26 and breaks a losing streak that had threatened its late-season position. With two home matches against William & Mary left, the team's final CAA standing depends on how it closes the season.
Fantasy and bracket watchers tracking Northeastern's season can note Gabby Reeves's 17 assists and Valentina Meirelles's 13 kills from the weekend. The 6-16 overall record means the team will need strong play in its final home series to change its season finish.
The takeaway
Road wins are rare for a team in Northeastern's position, and the sweep shows the squad can still win away from home late in the year. Keeping that intensity into the final home series is the clearest path to a stronger finish.
What happens next
Northeastern hosts William & Mary on November 14-15, 2026, in the final series of its regular season.
Further reading
Read more in our Volleyball coverage for context on the Coastal Athletic Association season.
