Rutgers volleyball defeats LIU in home opener

Rutgers volleyball secured its first home victory of the 2026 season with a 3-1 win against LIU at Jersey Mike's Arena. The Scarlet Knights improved their season record to 4-2 with set scores of 25-8, 25-27, 25-16, and 25-18.

Malia Romes led the offense with 13 kills, while Aspen Maxwell contributed 11 kills and four blocks. Lily Bolen recorded a career-tying five aces and 23 assists. Kenzie Dyrstad led the team in defense with 16 digs.