The women’s volleyball team was able to keep its wining streak alive as they edged out UMBC in five sets on Saturday. Senior Alicia Nelson had 25 kills and 19 digs to lead the effort for the Seawolves to take the match 3-2.

Nelson recorded her 11th double-double of the season, continuing her MVP-like year. Sophomores Hailee Herc and Evann Slaughter both chipped in with strong performances, Herc with 10 kills and 5 aces, while Slaughter added 10 kills.

In the Seawolves 10th five set match of the season, they were helped by two crucial service errors from UMBC to force the deciding set.

After jumping out to a 5-2 lead in the fifth set, the Retrievers came back to take an 8-7 lead before two consecutive points from Slaughter put them ahead for good. To finish the game and stop UMBC’s rally, the Seawolves called a timeout and Nelson finished the game with her 25th kill of the match.

The teams were even throughout the match, trading sets until the end.

The first going to UMBC after not trailing the entire set; SBU was able to recover and take the second set by two.

And finally, the third set featured seven ties but UMBC scored the final six points to take the game.

The Seawolves return to action on Friday, traveling to take on Binghamton. First serve is set for 7 p.m.