Orangeburg, S.C. — The Claflin University women's volleyball team showed determination against Fayetteville State University on Monday night, competing through three sets before the Lady Broncos secured a 3-0 victory (set scores: 25-17, 25-18, 25-16) at Tullis Arena.
Claflin found its rhythm offensively in the second set, recording 10 kills and keeping pace with Fayetteville State's attack. The Lady Panthers competed at the net throughout the match, finishing with six blocks compared to none for the Lady Broncos.
Monica Burns led Claflin with nine kills, followed by
Aryanna Connell with six and
Zaniya Harris with five. Connell and
Abigail Watts each recorded a service ace, while the Lady Panthers combined for 26 kills and 26 assists.
Nadia Embry paced the offense with 13 assists, while
Joi Tinsley added eight. Harris led the defensive effort with eight digs, followed by Watts with six and
Jadah Rasool with five.
Claflin also received a strong presence at the net from
Jamila Lewis, who finished with three blocks. Connell and Burns each added two blocks as the Lady Panthers continued to challenge Fayetteville State's attack.
Up Next
The Lady Panthers return to Tullis Arena for another CIAA matchup against Bluefield State on Thursday, Oct. 29. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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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.
