Joy turned in a pair of stalwart defensive efforts to help the Blackbirds to back-to-back NEC victories. Averaging 6.83 digs per game, she totaled a team-high 41 digs during the 2-0 week. She was sensational in a 3-0 sweep of Central Connecticut, totaling 29 digs (9.7/gm). Helping LIU to a second straight sweep in NEC play, the defensive specialist dug up 12 balls against Bryant. Joy connected on a season-high four service aces in the 3-0 triumph as the Blackbirds dealt Bryant its second league loss of the season. Joy averaged 1.17 aces per game last week.