ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (0-1) put on a great performance in their season opener, but the team came up just short in a four-set loss to the Allen Yellowjackets (1-0), Thursday evening. The team put on a great offensive showing in the hard fought loss.
 
As a team, the Lady Panthers put on a strong performance. The team totaled 37 kills with just 10 attack errors. The Lady Panthers also added 11 service aces. Freshman outside hitter Aryanna Connell led the way for the team with 10 kills with just two errors. Fellow freshman Zaniya Harris added seven kills of her own. Senior Siri Davis totaled 10 assists with four service aces. Defensively, freshman Nadia Embry had nine digs with nine assists.
 
With the loss, the Lady Panthers fall to 0-1. The team will return to action, Tuesday, when they host the Benedict Tigers in a Tuesday match. 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.