Union, N.J. (11/15/25) - The Kean University women's volleyball team claimed the 2025 NJAC Tournament Championship by defeating Stockton University, 3-0, on Saturday evening.

With the win, the Cougars earn the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. The title is the first for Kean since 2018.

Kean 3, Stockton 0 (25-15, 25-11, 26-24)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Trailing 14-13 in the first set the Cougars (29-5) surged, scoring 11 of the next 13 points to jump out to a quick 1-0 advantage.

After trading points early in the second stanza, Kean pushed out to a 15-10 lead before dominating down the stretch with a 10-1 run.

The Ospreys (22-9) threatened in what would be the final set, taking a 20-15 lead.  The Cougar battled back and tied things up on three occasions (22, 23, 24).  NJAC Player of the Year Aspen O'Brien gave Kean the advantage with a kill (25-24) and Cayley Elena Morrison registered the match winner one point later.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

The Cougars hit .372 while holding the Ospreys to a .000 attack percentage. 

Morrison led all players with 16 kills (.619) and four blocks.  Rookie Ashley Torok added 15 kills (.500) and four digs.

O'Brien hit a perfect 1.000 with four kills while adding 34 assists and three digs.

UP NEXT

The Cougars await their opponent and destination when the NCAA bracket is announced on Monday at 1 p.m. on ncaa.com.