ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (0-3) put on a great effort, but the team fell short in a three-set loss to the Tuskegee Golden Tigers (2-0), Thursday evening. The Lady Panthers put up a terrific effort throughout the entire match. The team scored at least 20 points and held a lead in every set of the match, but the team was not able to pull out the victory.
 
As a team, the Lady Panthers had a solid outing in the match. The team totaled 28 kills in the match. Claflin freshman Aryanna Connell led the way with 13 kills and two service aces in the match. Fellow freshman Zaniyah Harris added six kills. Senior setter Siri Davis and freshman setter Nadia Embry both recorded 12 assist each.
 
With the loss, the Lady Panthers fall to 0-3 on the season. The team will return to action, Saturday, when they play their first road match at Allen University.
 
For more information on Lady Panthers volleyball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.