An outstanding performance from James led to Bryant to an opening weekend NEC sweep. Posting a pair of double-doubles over the weekend, she averaged 3.42 kills & 3.17 digs per set, and posted a .248 hitting percentage. James achieved her 500th career kill in an 18-kill effort as Bryant downed CCSU, 3-2, on Saturday. She contributed 11 kills and 11 digs in a 3-0 win over NEC preseason favorite Sacred Heart a day earlier, and added a third double-double with 12 kills and 16 digs in a non-conference win over Hartford last Tuesday.