Ettrick, Va. — The Claflin University volleyball team wrapped up CIAA Roundup No. 2 with two conference matchups against Bowie State and host Virginia State. The Lady Panthers battled through both contests but came up short, finishing the weekend 1-5 and moving to 11-17 overall and 5-12 in CIAA play.
Claflin opened the final day against Bowie State and got off to a strong start, claiming the first set 25-22. Bowie State responded in the second set with a 25-13 win before taking the next two sets, 25-21 and 25-15, to secure the 3-1 victory.
Monica Burns led the Lady Panthers with 11 kills, while
Zaniya Harris added eight and
Aryanna Connell finished with six.
Taylor Miller contributed four blocks, and
Nala Calvin added two.
Nadia Embry recorded 17 assists, with
Joi Tinsley adding 15. Harris led the defensive effort with 13 digs, followed by
Jadah Rasool with 10.
The Lady Panthers returned to the court for their final match of the roundup against the Virginia State Lady Trojans. Claflin carried its early momentum into the opening set, earning a 25-18 win to take the lead. Virginia State answered in the next three sets, winning 25-19, 25-19, and 25-20 to close out the match.
Taylor Miller led Claflin's offense with 11 kills, followed closely by Connell with 10 and Harris with eight. Calvin recorded four blocks, while
Jamila Lewis and Miller each added three. Embry paced the offense with 20 assists, and Harris turned in a strong defensive performance with 18 digs. Watts contributed 14 digs, while
Mya Sumter added 10.
Up Next
Claflin returns home Thursday, Oct. 22, for a 6:00 p.m. CIAA matchup against Winston-Salem State. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, fans are encouraged to wear pink and join the Lady Panthers in supporting the cause.
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About Claflin University Athletics
Claflin University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution that sponsors 13 intercollegiate sports. The university's athletic program includes volleyball; women's flag football; men's and women's cross country; men's and women's basketball; softball; men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field; and baseball. Claflin's teams compete primarily in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), while the baseball program competes in the Peach Belt Conference.
