Strong, a sophomore wood/furniture design major, was a key contributor as the Bengals went 2-1 at the St. John Fisher Invite. In the effort against the Cardinals, Strong had five kills with six blocks and three service aces. Strong added nine kills and four blocks in a win over Penn State Behrend. Finally, Strong helped the Bengals earn the win over Wittenburg with seven kills, a block, and a service ace.