The Stony Brook volleyball team can head into conference play with confidence after a come-from-behind win against Long Island University on Tuesday. The team rallied in a 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 12-25, 25-22, 15-7) victory.

The Seawolves (5-11) halted a four-game losing streak as they prepare for a three-game road trip. Junior Alicia Nelson led the team with 16 kills while freshman Evan Slaughter contributed 8 kills and 4 blocks. Jeanette Gibbs, one of two seniors on the roster this year, had a team high 16 digs on defense.

After jumping off to a strong seven-point lead in the first set, Stony Brook gave up the lead on an LIU run late in the set. However, the Seawolves closed out the set by winning four of the next five points.

Stony Brook kept it close in set two before eventually falling 25-20.

The third set was a different story as LIU dominated en route to a 25-12 victory.  LIU hit .542 during the set.

After being dominated in set three, the Seawolves bounced back late in the fourth set after being down by one, 18-17. But a kill from junior Kelsey Sullivan and an ace from freshman Masa Balandzic fueled a Seawolves rally to win the set. In the set, the Seawolves hit .342 while holding their opponent to an attacking percentage of just .108.

Thanks to a couple of runs, Stony Brook closed out the set and game with a 15-7 win.

Friday will be the start of conference play for Stony Brook against Providence.