Miami volleyball extended its winning streak to eight as they defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in four sets Thursday night at the Knights Sports Complex.
Coming off of a strong showing in the 305 invitational, the Hurricanes carried their momentum into the match up, continuing to build early-season dominance.
The Hurricanes started the first set strong leading with a 12-3 lead. Flormarie Heredia Colon tallied five kills and two aces, displaying strong dominance early on as Ariana Rodriguez contributed two of Miami’s six aces in the opening set.
The serving set the tone for the offense, producing 14 kills as well, helping the ’Canes close the set, 25-8.
Coastal Carolina responded in the second set with a 6-1 run, but Miami kept it close holding a 14-10 lead midway before falling short and losing the set 25-22.
Miami regained control in the third set, opening with an 8-3 lead highlighted with two kills each from Logan Wiley and Heredia Colon.
The Chanticleers cut the lead to three, 16-13, but the Hurricanes displayed strength at the net, finishing with 13 kills and four blocks, securing the set with a 25-18 win.
In a close fourth set, Miami started with a 6-0 run with consistent kills and blocks. Coastal Carolina closed the gap to 20-17, but Miami maintained momentum with key kills from Ava Carney and Wilson, to close the set 25-18.
The Hurricanes delivered a strong performance overall despite minor errors, finishing with 58 kills, 58 digs, 11 blocks, and 10 aces. Heredia Colon, who attacked the net with decisive kills led the team with 26 kills and dominated the court through each set. Wilson contributed seven blocks, while Rodriguez tallied 41 assists and played consistently across all four sets.
Miami will remain home to face FGCU on Friday night at the Knight Sports Complex.
