For the Crimson, captain outside hitter Taylor Docter is not only the team leader for moral, but she also leads the team with 77 kills.

“Taylor gets the most sets on our team, and she’s been such a rock for us,” Casey said. “She’s a great captain.”

Wallace has been a key player for Harvard, recording 74 kills and a hitting percentage of .281.

“[Wallace has] been such a good addition to us this year because she’s a super athletic kid who can hit the ball really hard; but, she’s also a great teammate, super humble, and has filled a very prominent role on our team,” Casey said. “We are leaning on her a lot right now. I’ve been really impressed with Kathleen so far—I think the whole team has.”

Junior right side Erin Cooney has also stepped up for the squad, adding 21 kills last weekend for Harvard.

“Erin had a really good weekend last weekend,” Casey said. “She really led us offensively, along with Kathleen Wallace.”

Junior middle blocker Teresa Skelly, who was an integral part of the Crimson’s line up against the Wildcats last year, has been out after she injured her ankle on Saturday, and she will likely sit out Tuesday night’s game as well.

Northeastern is the only team the Crimson and New Hampshire have played in common so far this season, and both teams fell to the Huskies, 3-0.

“We are rooting for each other and trying to stay positive,” Casey said. “We have good senior leadership, and we all get along so well…. We just want to get back out there.”