BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It was a battle between two of the top three teams in the Northeast Conference on Saturday night in the Steinburg Wellness Center.
 
LIU fell to FDU in straight sets, 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17.
 
Amaris Smith and Barbora Hoskova led the way offensively with nine kills each. Smith had a .273 hitting percentage.
 
With the result, their five match win streak was snapped.
 
The Sharks move to 10-9 overall and 5-2 in conference play, which is tied for second.
 
Up next, LIU will stay in New York City to face St. Francis Brooklyn on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.